What you'll learn
creating complex 3D shapes and geometry, to model freeform, organic architecture
break down a seemingly difficult shape into a logical sequence of geometric operations
control the smoothness and continuity of the geometry with visual feedback from Rhinoceros
Requirements
You’ll need access to McNeel Rhinoceros, a 3D NURBS Modelling software.
You can use release 4 or 5 from the software.
While mostly illustrated with the Windows version, there is no problem using the OSX Release, which is still in beta at this time.
You may use a commercial, educational or trial version. No other software is required.
Description
Update Feb. 2015: A new Section is in preparation, recreating the basic shape of a "Shell House". This will be available for all student members, so join the course now before the price is increased to $69.

This is a basic introduction and overview of modelling complex 3D Freeform shapes in the context of architectural design.

Have you ever wondered how certain architectural designs are actually created? You might assume that it is helped by software, but which system is suited for this? In regular CAD software that architects often use, such as AutoCAD or SketchUp, the creation of organic models and surfaces is hard to impossible.

We use Rhinoceros, a quite popular NURBS modelling software for McNeel. This is very popular within several innovative architectural offices where it is used for complex forms, organic architecture and extensive tweaking of 3D models. The software can also be used complementary to other architectural design software, although it is quite complete in itself.