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From Parametric Design to Web-Based Configurator: A Computational Design Workflow This project presents the development of a web-based parametric configurator for a graph-driven freeform wall assembly system. The project integrates Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, and Rhino Compute with a Vue.js frontend to create an interactive design tool that allows users to explore, customize, and export fabrication-ready … Read more
This project presents a web-based parametric configurator for interior wall panel systems, developed as a stylized and cohesive branded interface connected to a working Grasshopper definition running through Rhino.Compute via Hops. The application includes a project title, a description of the tool, and all required inputs to interact with the Grasshopper logic directly from the … Read more
In contemporary architecture, designing a visually stunning, non-standard building envelope is only half the battle. The true test lies in the translation: how do we ensure that the mathematical precision of a parametric model survives the chaotic reality of a construction site? This exact challenge is the driving force behind our ongoing research proposal at … Read more
In the traditional architectural workflow, parametric models are often “trapped” inside heavy desktop software like Rhino and Grasshopper. My latest project, the Parametric Brick Pavilion, aims to bridge this gap by moving high-level structural computation directly into a web-based interface. The Challenge: Accessibility in Complexity Parametric design is a powerful tool for iteration, but it … Read more
Designing a staircase is one of the most complex spatial and structural challenges in residential architecture. It requires a delicate balance between ergonomic constraints, safety regulations, and aesthetic fluidity. Traditionally, this process is confined to complex CAD software, demanding continuous intervention from the architect even for basic modifications. With Ascend, I set out to challenge … Read more
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
