AI-Powered 3D Modeling: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Taught by a Graduate Architect with nearly a decade of experience using Rhino 3D, the course begins with an introduction into the software looking at the user interface and basics of 2D and 3D modelling. From there, more complex commands will be taught as well as providing practical examples on how to combine and utilize the commands and techniques learnt. Following this, we will learn the foundations of Grasshopper, a parametric design plugin for Rhino.

Similarly, we will walk through practical examples as a way to concretise the content within the lessons. From this solid foundation, we will investigate how to utilise AI models such as ChatGPT in order to generate and refine our models using basic python code. These lessons will ultimately allow us to use image references to produce editable models within Rhino and Grasshopper.

At the conclusion of this course, students will not only be proficient in the basics of Rhino and grasshopper, but also possess in-demand knowledge about how to integrate the power of AI tools into 3D modelling workflows. This course sits at the intersection of well established tools and novel and emerging technologies. It is a must for those looking to jumpstart their skills with 3D design.