A. Form finding
Aim
The aim of this week is to learn how to use thrust network analysis to form find a shell, not by using the user interface (UI) of RhinoVault2, but instead by using its functions directly in python with the compas_rv2 package.
Learning Objectives
first, you will get an introduction lecture into the concepts of RhinoVault2 by Dr. Juney Lee, postdoc at the BRG and expert and developer of RV2
second, we will apply these principles with the compas_rv2 package for a simple shell
and last, we will form find the funicular Armadillo Vault using our new knowledge. This shell will also be our case study for the subsequent weeks
Installation before class
Please install the following software before the class. You can find installation tutorials by clicking the link: compas_rv2 install manual
Please make sure you read the instructions carefully: pay attention to if you are using Windows/Mac and in the last step if you are using Rhino7!
On the install page, ignore the code that is in the very first code box! It’s the same code as comes afterwards but without the necessary explanation.
Code of the Week
Please download the following .zip file. It contains the code that we will use during the class.
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