Web Application for Dome Design
General Description:
The Shadow Dome Configurator is a Grasshopper-based tool designed to generate and customize wood domes optimized for shade creation. It enables users to adjust parameters such as dimensions (radius & height), perforation size and patterns to control light and shadow effects. This tool is ideal for designing shaded public spaces, outdoor installations, and artistic canopies.
End User:
- Architects
- Landscape Designers
- Urban Planners
- Event Designers
- Installation Artists
Purpose of the App:
To provide an interactive tool for designing parametric shadow domes with customizable parameters and structures that optimize shade and aesthetics.
Service:
It generates and visualizes a parametric dome structure with adjustable patterns to control sunlight penetration and shadow effects.
User Inputs:
- Dome Dimensions: Radius, Number of Sides, Height
- Density: Cell Size
- Pattern type: Triangular, Hexagonal
User Outputs:
- 3D Parametric Model of the Dome
- Shadow Simulation
Metadata:
- Dome area
- Percentage of shadow area in the shadow dome
- Cost of material construction
This tool allows users to design custom wooden dome structures, balancing shade optimization and material cost.
With adjustable parameters like radius, number of folds, and height-to-radius scale, users can tailor the dome’s shape. They can also control the perforation pattern, choosing between triangular or hexagonal designs and adjusting cell size to fine-tune the shadow effect.
Once the parameters are set, the tool instantly generates a 3D model and shadow simulations. Plus, key metadata—such as dome area, shadow percentage, and estimated material cost—helps users make informed design decisions.
The Shadow Dome Configurator is ideal for architects, landscape designers, urban planners, installation artists, and event designers looking to create visually striking, shaded spaces while balancing aesthetics and budget.
