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BuildScape is a parametric building generator developed in Grasshopper, adapted from the “Shifted Floors” definition by Parametric House. The project restructures the original script into a modular system and deploys it through Hops, enabling real-time interaction via a web interface. The Grasshopper definition is organized into three computational stages: 1. Solid Generation (Base Geometry + … Read more
CarbonFrame is a web-based parametric tool for calculating the embodied carbon of structural frames. Life Cycle Analysis is becoming a requirement in the building industry. However, integrating it into everyday design workflows—especially in the early stages—remains a challenge. This is critical, because structural systems and material choices are often the largest contributors to a building’s … Read more
Design in Seconds: Rethinking Parametric Architecture with Façade/gen Introduction In the fast-paced world of modern architecture, the earliest stages of a project are the most critical. This is where a building’s identity is forged and its environmental footprint is largely determined. However, for years, high-level parametric design has been gated behind significant barriers: expensive software … Read more
//INTRODUCTION I developed this project to design and deploy an interactive Glass House prototype where architectural parameters are controlled through web-based sliders. As you can see from my workflow, I’ve built a system that integrates structural data—like floor thickness, footing sizes, and column counts—directly into the browser. This allows for instant geometric manipulation, bridging the … Read more
VAZA is an interactive web application developed for 3D-printing enthusiasts interested in creating unique vase designs. It functions as a parametric design tool that transforms simple user inputs into complex 3D geometries, making advanced form generation accessible through an intuitive interface. From Simple Inputs to Parametric Form Generation VAZA demonstrates how intricate shapes can emerge … Read more
Description This interactive tool links facade design decisions to live cost and feasibility feedback. As users test different building dimensions, floor counts, and facade typologies, the model updates in real time to show how each choice affects spatial performance, facade cost, and overall project value. How it works Iterative Design: Toggle between unique facade typologies and … Read more
Shuai Zhang Have you ever felt that parametric architectural design is trapped behind a high barrier to entry? Traditionally, designers and clients must install heavy, complex software just to view or tweak a 3D model. For my final project in the Cloud-based Data Management module, I wanted to break down this barrier. The result is … Read more
Hyperbuilding 02 Data Team: From KPI Calculation to Native BIM Documentation Introduction Hyperbuilding 02 Data Team developed an interoperability workflow that transforms analytical performance data into native BIM documentation. Instead of keeping KPI evaluation outside the architectural model, the project uses Rhino.Inside.Revit to transfer computed values into Revit, where they can be read through schedules, color-coded … Read more
Hyperbuilding 2 functions as the transportation heart of the Vertical Machine, chanelling 20,000 passengers hourly while coordinating energy, logistics, and information flows across the entire urban system. Our team tackled the Program development for HB02, using Revit and Rhino Inside Revit to build a parametric system where occupancy data directly generates architectural form. The studio … Read more
Cities are warming rapidly, and dense urban centers feel it the most — especially areas with little shade or vegetation. Heat doesn’t affect everyone equally: groups like the elderly, youth, and people with health conditions are far more vulnerable. Problem Statement Most existing tools focus on UTCI, the Universal Thermal Climate Index. It measures how … Read more
Abstract NeuroSpace is a browser-based parametric design tool that reframes Building Information Modeling as Behavior Information Modeling — encoding predicted neurophysiological outcomes into architectural geometry. This post traces the full data pipeline: from seven UI sliders through a dual-path architecture (server-side Rhino.Compute for 3D geometry, client-side JavaScript for real-time NeuroScore calculation), through reactive state management … Read more
Concept After long periods working within architectural systems—parametric models, BIM workflows, data coordination—there is value in stepping sideways. Not away from design, but into a different scale and context. This project explores exactly that: applying computational design logic to something deliberately lighter—a customizable modular cat tower. From Grasshopper to Web Interface The application is a … Read more
WeaveLamp Configurator WeaveLamp Configurator is a web-based application that brings a Grasshopper workflow into an accessible browser-based experience. The project explores how a craft-inspired lamp system can be translated into a clear digital tool for customization, spatial visualization, and fabrication-oriented output. Concept Origin The project started from a manual exploration of ring proportions, textile density, … Read more
Hyperbuilder is a web-based parametric design app that transforms complex architectural modeling into a seamless, rapid-iteration process. Powered by a Grasshopper backend, it allows users to effortlessly generate, evaluate, and configure complex building massings and program distributions through a highly intuitive, simple interface. The Vision: Vertical Communities, Quantified The architectural industry is obsessed with “final” … Read more
Designing dynamic, adaptive skyscrapers is no longer just a conceptual exercise; it is a computational reality. The true challenge lies not just in creating fluid, parametric geometries, but in translating those complex forms into rigorous, actionable building information models. Developed during the Master in Advanced Computation for Architecture & Design (MaCAD) Integrative Modeling Seminar at … Read more
INTRODUCTION As the program team our role is to define the overall program strategy, which we call The Living Cells, with the goal to create a livable neighborhood that supports daily life beyond residential use. This means integrating a range of supporting functions — public and green spaces, schools, retail, and community amenities — so … Read more
