incident solar | day
platform :
grasshopper
description:
this is based on a re-written version of the sun-system. Algorithm is based on NOAA and is written in VB.net. This version displays the accumulation of direct solar radiation throughout the day in false color. IMPORTANT NOTE: the values in the system do not consider the scattering and absorption effects such as water vapor, ozone, aerosol, therefore the numbers are not accurate and should not be used for any purpose other than as a simple visual feedback for designers.
incident solar | analemma
platform :
grasshopper
description:
This version displays the accumulation of direct solar radiation throughout the year in false color. Daily solar positions are also displayed as an analemma. IMPORTANT NOTE: the values in the system do not consider the scattering and absorption effects such as water vapor, ozone, aerosol, therefore the numbers are not accurate and should not be used for any purpose other than as a simple visual feedback for designers.
jansen mechanism
platform :
grasshopper
description:
A grasshopper mockup of Theo Jansen's mechanism of his Strandbeest based on very simple geometries. The same technique can be applied to model / simulate motions of other types of mechanical movements. This particular mechanism uses a number of variables controlling the length and proportion between the individual members to create different kinds of walking motion.
sunsys + aperture
platform :
grasshopper
description:
integrate the sun tracking system based on the PSA algorithm with an aperture system reacting to the incident solar angle.
mesh data 2 rhino
platform :
rhinoscript
, ecotect
description:
import ecotect mesh data into Rhino and display them as text dots on mesh face.
mesh data 2 rhino 2
platform :
rhinoscript
, ecotect
description:
import ecotect mesh data into Rhino and store them as mesh vertex color.
analysis grid 2 rhino
platform :
rhinoscript
, ecotect, grasshopper
description:
import ecotect analysis grid data into Rhino as heightfield surface, then through grasshopper, data is interpreted into geometry.
parametric hexagon cells
platform :
rhinoscript
description:
here is a version of the popular hexagon script. what is different about this approach is it generates individual cells that can be unfolded to form molds for tiling.
related projects:
surface | skin | structure 1a
parametric curve on surface
platform :
rhinoscript
description: this script plots sin curves onto surfaces and extrude based on surface normal. if the number of points of each wave is set to 2, it plots a diagrid pattern.
related projects:
surface | skin | structure 1a
parametric diagrid
platform :
grasshopper
description: forms a diagrid pattern onto any surface. this pattern can be controlled in 3 different ways : the amount of fillet, the length of the line segment, and the scale of the diamond, and of course, the amount of diamonds in both u and v direction.
algebraic formations
platform : rhinoscript
description: explorations on morphogenesis and morphotransgenesis based on mathematics.
superformula
platform : grasshopper
description: this is a little tool for ploting shapes based on the superformula algorithm proposed by Johan Gielis.
ripple generator
platform : grasshopper
description: a multi-point wave generator. currently configured to use 3-points, but it can easily be modified according to different needs.
related project: ThuThiem New Urban Area
sun system
platform : grasshopper
description: This is an updated version of the solar position algorithm based on one used by the NOAA. It has been completely re-written with the main SPA written in VB.net. This version also displays the incident angle between the geometry's surface and the sun.
sine wave generator
platform : grasshopper
description:
creates a surface based on multiple composite sine curves. for those who need a little refresher app for wave patterns.
random spikes
platform : grasshopper
description: a little tool to create randomize spikes going through a surface.
related project: ThuThiem New Urban Area
la.Z tools
platform : rhinoscript
description:
for those who wonder "why am i clicking my mouse so much... it's a computer!!"
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