Shape to Fabrication 2023 Workshops

Taking place in the days preceding the main conference, our curated selection of workshops feature the latest technologies delivered by industry leaders in a forum where attendees can make new connections, gain knowledge and develop existing skills in their chosen field.

We are fortunate to have this stellar line-up of Shape to Fabrication workshop facilitators, supported by members of the Rhino development team from McNeel. Explore our workshops, join us on one, and learn!

Robotic Fabrication for Industrialised Building Components

Saturday April 22, 2023 - Sunday April 23, 2023
10:00 - 19:00

The workshop is a collaborative design exercise exploring the design space of topologies that seeks synergies of tacit mesh modelling with computational form-finding, digital timber, and mass customisation of a kit of parts for industrial building components using RDF.

Delivered by Zaha Hadid Architects Computation and Design Group (ZHACODE), AKTII and Rhino Developers, McNeel

Vishu Bhooshan - Zaha Hadid Architects

Henry David Louth - Zaha Hadid Architects

Danae Polyviou - AKTII

Luis Fraguada - McNeel

ZH07

Data-Driven Workflows with Rhino and Power BI

Monday April 24, 2023
09:30 - 17:30

This workshop will guide participants through tactics for leveraging Rhino free-form modelling with data-driven methodology using the Semantic plugin.

Delivered by Proving Ground & Rhino Developers, McNeel

Nathan Miller - Proving Ground

Morteza Karimi - McNeel

WU01

Pollination Rhino Plugin Workflows

Monday April 24, 2023
09:30 - 17:30

Learn a range of Pollination Rhino commands that automate the geometry cleanup process and eliminate the need to manually re-trace or rebuild the design geometry to create a clean analytical model.

Delivered by the developers from Ladybug tools and Rhino Developers, McNeel

Chris Mackey - Ladybug Tools LLC

Guillermo Varela - McNeel

WU02

Multiplayer Design Workflows: Connecting People With 3D Data

Monday April 24, 2023
09:30 - 17:30

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Speckle to create multiplayer design workflows between Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and other AEC software. You will explore new ways to collaborate in real-time with your colleagues and peers while working alongside leading experts in AEC data exchange.

Delivered by key team from Speckle Development and Rhino Developers, McNeel

Claire Kuang - Speckle

Alan Rynne - Speckle

Luis Fraguada - McNeel

WU03

Automating building design using Grasshopper, ShapeDiver API, Cortex and Ellipse

Monday April 24, 2023
09:30 - 17:30

Do you ever wish your 3D models, drawings, and BIM data all lived in a snappy and easy-to-use web app? If so, come join our workshop at Shape to Fabrication in London this April to learn more about Ellipse – CORE studio’s new AEC platform. We’ll also be talking about using ShapeDiver API and machine learning for automating building design!

Delivered by Thornton Tomasetti, ShapeDiver, & Rhino Developers, McNeel

David Mans - Thornton Tomasetti

Emil Poulsen - Thornton Tomasetti

Jeroen Janssen - Thornton Tomasetti

Mathieu Huard -

Daniel Piker - McNeel

WU04

Integrating Rhino and Revit for Design, Fabrication, and Documentation

Monday April 24, 2023
09:30 - 17:30

The Rhino.Inside.Revit workshop focuses on practical workflows integrating Rhino and Autodesk® Revit® in design, production and documentation process.

Delivered by Grimshaw and Rhino.Inside®.Revit Developers, McNeel

Ivana Petrusevski - Grimshaw Architects

Paris Nikitidis - Grimshaw Architects

Japhy Walton - McNeel

WU05

Collaborative Design in the Industrial Metaverse: An introduction to NVIDIA Omniverse

Monday April 24, 2023
09:00 - 13:00

Delivered by NVIDIA & Rhino Developers, McNeel

In this course, you will learn how to use NVIDIA Omniverse to create designs and simulations, collaborate with other designers and stakeholders, and create stunning visualizations of your designs, in real-time.

Cobus Bothma - NVIDIA

Andy Payne - McNeel

WU06

Robotic fabrication for industrialised building components with Maya, Rhino Compute and Omniverse

Monday April 24, 2023
14:00 - 18:00

Delivered by NVIDIA, Zaha Hadid Architects, Computation and Design Group (ZHA CODE) & Rhino Developers, McNeel

This course overviews an introduction to Robotic Fabrication using Maya, NVIDIA Omniverse, and Rhino Compute. You will learn how to utilise cutting-edge technologies to create and fabricate designs using robots.

Robert Cervellione - NVIDIA

Cobus Bothma - NVIDIA

Andy Payne - McNeel

WU09

Grasshopper v2 for users of Grasshopper v1 – Delivered by David Rutten

Monday April 24, 2023
18:00 - 21:00

This workshop will explore how Grasshopper 2 leverages first-class data types, such as functions and fields, which are frequently used in components for localised number and vector inputs. Participants will learn how to create and modify these types. In addition, the workshop will delve into metadata, examining its properties and exploring different techniques for creating, assigning, and displaying it. Finally, the workshop will cover strategies for establishing data dependencies between unconnected components within a single file and between components located in separate files.

A not to be missed workshop opportunity to learn about Grasshopper 2, from its lead developer, David Rutten.

David Rutten - Robert McNeel & Associates

WU10

Thanks for your interest in the Shape to Fabrication workshops. We hope you are also able to join us at this year’s Shape to Fabrication 2-day Conference, taking place on the 26-27th April at the University of Westminster. The conference features presentations from an international field of Architects, Designers, Fabricators, Engineers and Software Developers. To find out more and to get your ticket for the conference, visit the conference details page.

FAQs

Can I also attend the Shape to Fabrication Conference?

Tickets for the Shape to Fabrication Conference are separate to the workshop tickets. We’d love to also have you join us at the conference, you can find details you can find details using this conference ticket link.

Do I need to bring a laptop?

Yes, unless specified you should bring your own up to date laptop to use at each workshop.

Will there be WiFi at the workshop?

Yes, if you are attending a Shape to Fabrication workshop you will have access to WiFi.

Are the workshops catered?

Yes, lunch is supplied at the workshops.

Can I bring a friend or colleague along who doesn’t have a ticket?

No, each person who wishes to attend a workshop must book a ticket for that workshop.

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