STF#9 - 2025: Workshops
WS07Speckle: Object Based Collaboration with Grasshopper
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Delivered by Speckle
Speckle: Object Based Collaboration with Grasshopper
This workshop introduces the concept of object based modelling & collaboration in Grasshopper, powered by Speckle and Rhino 8.
Ideal for architects, engineers, and computational designers, it explores how to create data-rich objects, enable real-time collaborative workflows, and build interactive dashboards.
Using Speckle, we will explore how to create a multiplayer Grasshopper definition, allowing different disciplines to work in parallel and in real time. Additionally, we will leverage Grasshopper as a data generator, Speckle for data management and storage, and Power BI for visualization and communication.
Participants will:
- Learn how Grasshopper can be transformed into a team tool for synchronisation and co-creation
- Create data rich geometry using Speckle objects, extend it with custom properties
- Create Power-BI interactive dashboards with data coming from Rhino/Grasshopper
- How to access and communicate the data using Speckle API
Learning Objectives:
Equip attendees with collaborative parametric workflow skills and empower them to enhance project outcomes through data-rich modelling.
Expected Outcomes:
Attendees will gain confidence in synchronising models, creating and communicating data rich geometries, and applying cross-platform workflows effectively. They will be able to create their own Power-BI dashboards and interact with the data.
Requirements:
Attendees must have the following software knowledge to attend the workshop:
- Attendees must have intermediate Rhino and Grasshopper knowledge.
- Familiarity with parametric workflows is recommended.
- Basic Speckle knowledge is advisory but not essential.
Attendees should bring their own laptop (Windows or Mac OS X) with the following software installed:
- Rhino 8 (full version, pre-installed)
- Speckle Manager (latest version, pre-installed)
- Speckle for Grasshopper (installed by Manager)
- Web browser (for Speckle account access)
- Visual Studio Code (with Python installed)
- Ideally participants should create a Speckle account at app.speckle.systems ahead of the workshop
- Power-BI (Free version is good)
NB* This workshop is suitable for both Windows and Mac OS X users.
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Nikos Argyros – Speckle
Nikos is a Solutions Architect at Speckle, specialising in AEC workflows, computational design, and open-source development. With a strong foundation in architectural engineering and a passion for technology, Nikos helps clients and partners harness the power of Speckle for real-time collaboration and data-rich workflows.
Before joining Speckle, Nikos worked at Hassell as a Computational Designer and at Lendlease Digital as both Computational Designer and Digital Engineer. In these roles, he developed and implemented cutting-edge parametric tools, data-driven design processes, and digital solutions to address complex challenges in architecture and construction. His combined expertise in design and technology allows him to craft tailored solutions that drive innovation in the AEC industry.
Jonathon Broughton – Speckle
Jonathon is Advocacy and Developer Relations Lead at Speckle, combining years of experience in architectural design, BIM analytics, and digital transformation. With a background in architecture, Jonathon has worked at the intersection of design and technology, helping organisations adopt innovative, data-driven workflows to improve collaboration and efficiency in the AEC industry.
Prior to joining Speckle, Jonathon honed his skills working on early-stage architecture and infrastructure projects, as well as pitching for work in BIM analytics and digital delivery. His expertise lies in enabling teams to harness the power of open data, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and driving better project outcomes through practical, scalable solutions.
At Speckle, Jonathon focuses on developer advocacy, customer success, and community engagement, ensuring users are supported in adopting Speckle’s tools and unlocking their full potential. Beyond work, Jonathon is a vocal proponent of collaboration pre-contract, practical design solutions, and making data a cornerstone of better project decision-making.
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