Grasshopper Workshop: Jan 3-6 @ UO Portland

PD(X) Lab is excited to offer a Grasshopper-based Parametric Modeling Workshop at the University of Oregon in Portland on January 3-6. The workshop is a Professional Enrichment Course and is open to all UO and non-UO students and professionals. The course is led by Bill Taylor and Geoff Sosebee. No previous knowledge of Grasshopper is required:

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COURSE INFORMATION:
Grasshopper Workshop – Bio-inspired Building Envelopes
Open to community as extension course
UO Portland: January 3 – 6
Instructors: Bill Taylor, Geoff Sosebee
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 - 5:30PM
1 credit hour, $375

In this course we will investigate and practice the why, how, and what of Grasshopper-based parametric modeling through the evolution of a simple bio-inspired building envelope pattern. Tutorials and discussions will be organized around using Grasshopper as a platform for managing repetition, implementing evaluation, facilitating integration, and preparing for fabrication. Objective: Hands on competence in and conceptual understanding of rule-based / data-driven design via parametric modeling in Grasshopper through a combination of intensive instruction, hands on exercises, and instructor assisted work-time.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE GRASSHOPPER WORKSHOP:
Non University of Oregon community members can register for classes through the Community Education Program (CEP) (http://cep.uoregon.edu). To become a CEP student, please fill out the form online (https://duckweb.uoregon.edu/pls/prod/hwsksued.P_DispAppCommunity). CEP Registration begins Monday, December 26, 2011. Complete registration information: http://aaa.uoregon.edu/node/1650 Participants are encouraged to register by December 28th.