How to create a surface similar to the Metropol Parasol in Seville?

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Permalink Reply by Ching on March 24, 2012 at 10:18pm

It's called a waffle structure, I don't know much on this topic but you can google it.

Permalink Reply by Hannes Löschke on March 25, 2012 at 3:44am

At the very basic level, you can do this simply in Rhino.

Create a volume, cut this volume in x and y direction with the Contour command. Then extrude the contours to give them thickness.

Same basic process is done on GH. Further steps depend on what you want to do with the structure. This forum has loads of examples.

Permalink Reply by RWNB on March 26, 2012 at 3:07am

first you need a bone structure:

http://www.grasshopper3d.com/forum/topics/how-to-create-nodesbone

after you have your surfaces, you can now create the waffle for this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O61dMrCN0U&feature=related

Permalink Reply by Dedackelzucht on March 26, 2012 at 5:52am

http://digitaltoolbox.info/grasshopper-advanced/waffle-1/

BestRegards

DeDackel

Permalink Reply by RWNB on March 26, 2012 at 6:03am

he dedackel, you should help me. (:

Permalink Reply by Dedackelzucht on March 26, 2012 at 6:05am

nono, you should help me (-:  (und nur falls Du auf die Idee kommste einer weiteren Antwort: Spiegel, Doppel Spiegel hoch unendlich (hahaha))

Permalink Reply by Enrico Narcisi on March 28, 2012 at 7:51am

Thanks a lot

Permalink Reply by fernando molas garcia on March 28, 2012 at 10:00am

something like this?

http://www.grasshopper3d.com/photo/cm4

Permalink Reply by Enrico Narcisi on March 28, 2012 at 10:20am

Yes! For a college test, I have to create a structure where I can insert elements such as photovoltaic panels and micro wind turbines and at the same time both be enjoyed. I think to create a surface plot with this because it is modular, adaptable, and the wind goes through it! Can you tell me the way you've got? Also could you tell me how can I put in grasshopper parameters related to wind and sun in order to create me my parametric surface!

Thanks a lot!

Permalink Reply by RWNB on March 28, 2012 at 10:43am

Sun path:

http://digitalsubstance.wordpress.com/2011/12/07/facade-porosity-ad...

Permalink Reply by fernando molas garcia on March 28, 2012 at 11:00am

The definition uses a mathematical function to generate the surface.
You can modify the definition to other geometry enter your convenience.

luck!

Attachments:

• F(x,y) costillas3.gh, 45 KB

Permalink Reply by Enrico Narcisi on March 28, 2012 at 5:41pm

Thanks very much for your suggestions, I begin to prepare the surface, just arrive at asatisfactory result will publish it for your ratings! In the meantime if you have other tips and tutorials will be welcome! :)