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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
Introduction Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is increasingly required in the building industry, yet it remains difficult to integrate into the design workflow. The challenge is that LCA operates across multiple scales, from macro-level building decisions to micro-level material choices. This is especially relevant for designers, since they have to engage with these considerations from the … Read more
Introduction Hyperbuilding 03 In our project, the building is conceived not as an isolated object, but as a vertical living tissue within the broader human organism of the “Vertical Machine”. Much like a network of functional cells, it sustains life, maintains environmental balance, and coordinates with the system’s “lungs” and “heart.” This biological metaphor guided … Read more
An automated pipeline that transforms raw 3D model metadata into structured cloud spreadsheets. This makes complex geometric data easily accessible and adaptable for various end-uses, from simple data reading to feeding live web platforms. Problem Statement Streamlining Complex Metadata Communication Communication across large design teams presents a significant challenge due to the massive volume of … Read more
This is part of the Integrative Modeling Seminar, within the Hyperbuilding studio, where three hyperbuildings were developed in parallel. We are presenting Hyperbuilding 03 from the perspective of the Structure & Façade team, focusing on how integrative modeling was developed using Revit and Rhino Inside Revit. In the studio, the work is organized into three … Read more
Intro In recent years, the AEC industry has begun rethinking traditional linear workflows, where environmental analysis often comes too late to meaningfully influence design. The development of in-house tools, shows how integrating environmental analysis into parametric, data-driven processes can guide decisions from the outset. Topic This research investigates how in-house software tools developed by AEC … Read more
