Architectural Models with Rhino 3D and V-Ray
A course by Saul Kim , Architectural Designer
Transform ordinary spaces into unique, structural masterpieces using an experimental design method
Transform ordinary spaces into unique, structural masterpieces using an experimental design method
Thinking outside the box when it comes to design allows you to imagine what the future of architecture might look like. Architectural designer Saul Kim specializes in creating designs that explore new architectural possibilities.
In this course, he teaches you his design process for making playful and unique architectural spaces. Learn how to build structural works of art using Rhino 3D and V-Ray. Are you ready to enter a world of design thinking and transform ordinary spaces into architectural masterpieces?
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 10 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (77)
- 4,327 students
- 14 lessons (2h 4m)
- 10 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Rhino
V-RayWhat is this course's project?
Design an object and create a basic paper model for it. Then transform it into a digital rendering using Rhino 3D and V-Ray.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for aspiring architects looking to improve their design thinking and model-making techniques. It’s also suited to designers interested in architecture.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with Rhino 3D and V-Ray is required.
You will need a computer with these programs installed along with paper, tape, plastic tubes, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
Reviews
Saul Kim is an architectural designer from South Korea. He’s been interested in art and technology since he was a child, and has always enjoyed making things by hand. Whilst studying for a degree in architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture, he discovered a passion for experimenting with form. He went on to specialize in it as part of his master’s degree in architecture from Harvard Graduate School.
Saul currently works in the United States as a freelance designer alongside developing his personal design series, which explores the ideas of conformity and contradiction of architectural parts. His designs, which he shares with over 30K followers on Instagram, are inspired by daily life, and he is passionate about finding new ways to create form and space through architecture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Precedents for Playful Architecture
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Materials
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Folding Surface
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Self-Intersecting Surface
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Deconstructing a Box
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U3
Modeling in Rhino 3D
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Modeling a Folding Surface: The Basics
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Modeling a Folding Surface: In Context
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Modeling a Self-Intersecting Surface
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Enhancing the Self-Intersecting Surface Model
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U4
Basic V-Ray Rendering
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Basic V-Ray Settings
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Background and Texture Mapping
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Lighting
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FP
Final project
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Archviz for playful architecture
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fatihselim
Excellent, very successful explanation.
jlizcanos
Excelente curso (se debe entender que es un curso de nivel inicial). La forma de hacer la presentación es clara a un ritmo bueno. Los conceptos son claros. Interesante que se haga un curso que corresponda al siguiente nivel.
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mariannanardelli
ottimo corso!
spiegazioni semplici e comprensibili ad ogni passaggio.
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epsabora
Excelente curso, he aprendido bastante.
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