The Austrian company Evolute itself began with an evolution: in 2008 a research group on industrial design and geometric modeling at Vienna University of Technology founded a business. The goal? Deploy mathematicians, engineers, and architects to create tools that facilitate the design and optimization of highly complex geometric forms.
In the October 12 workshop “Parametrically Driven Optimization for Freeform Facades” Florin Isvoranu, an architect who now leads Evolute’s outreach efforts, will focus on optimization of complex geometry envelopes for efficient and cost effective fabrication. Working in Rhino 4, EvoluteTools PRO 2.0, and Monkey Script Editor, Isvoranu will move step by step from design to optimization to detailing to generating fabrication information, and how to parametrically link these steps into an integrated workflow. The day-long event is part of Collaboration: The Art and Science of Building Facades, the Chicago edition of The Architect’s Newspaper‘s popular conference taking place October 11-12.
Isvoranu stresses the need for easy configuration and a user-friendly interface in new products that address technical subjects.”EvoluteTools allows the user to specify an unlimited number of paneling constraints, prioritize the requirements and let the optimization engine find the right solution,” he said. EvoluteTools PRO, a Rhino plug-in, even provides feedback that enables precision tailoring of all of a design’s parameters, from aesthetic to financial. “Within the same piece of software we are able to design the panel layout, add as many constraints needed into the equation, tweak the optimization goals and export fabrication geometry using our Rhinoscript Interface,” said Isvoranu. “The Scripting interface allows architects, engineers, and designers to tailor and manage the data flow to their specific environments and local requirements, saving time and cost.”
Throughout the whole workshop EvoluteTools PRO 2.0 for Rhino will be used by the attendees for hands-on examples and exercises. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own designs to be rationalized. Experience in using Rhino and knowledge of RhinoScript is advantageous.
Participants will receive a 30 day evaluation license of EvoluteTools PRO to further explore its capabilities and also have a chance to preview new optimization tools and paneling technology.
To register for the conference and this workshop, click here.
