From BIM to Grasshopper to Software Development
Follow the progression from information-rich building models, through visual algorithmic workflows, to custom scripts, plugins, APIs and applications.
01 · MODEL & COORDINATEBuilding Information Modelling
Create a coordinated digital representation containing geometry, building elements, properties, quantities, schedules and project information.
Key ideas: objects, families, classification, model coordination, IFC exchange and data-rich documentation.
02 · DEFINE LOGICGrasshopper & visual programming
Connect parameters, components, data and logic to generate geometry, automate repetitive operations and explore many design alternatives.
Key ideas: nodes, wires, data trees, lists, functions, transformations and parametric relationships.
03 · BUILD SOFTWARESoftware development
Develop reusable scripts, plugins, APIs, web applications and connected systems that turn design workflows into dependable digital tools.
Key ideas: Python, JavaScript, C#, databases, APIs, testing, version control and deployment.The pathway is not strictly linear: software can read and write BIM data, visual programming can call custom code, and computational results can update models. Tool choice depends on the problem and project requirements.
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