Paneling Tools in Grasshopper

Throughout this iterative design process, I learned a lot about adjusting the values in grasshopper to get different results. I most enjoyed the first two iterations of the design and experimenting with the size and scale. The results were interesting to see how the values influenced them. Going on to the final project, I will try and pursue the first iteration to create a paneled facade. 

Progress with Grasshopper Surfaces

Above is the first iteration of the Grasshopper code and surface pattern. I used a piped closed spline to create the geometry of the lofted surface to arrive at this pattern.

Above is the second iteration of the Grasshopper code and patterned surface. After completing the first iteration, I changed the V count and Height, which added the six larger geometries. Instead of manipulating the entire pattern, it added to what existed already. This is something that I will continue to explore as I discover more about how to create interesting manipulations of the surface pattern. 

Grasshopper

This was the first exercise and time during which I used Grasshopper. Although it was confusing at first, I quickly understood that using the primitive commands and constructing points allowed me to create each of the above volumes and surfaces easily.