Here’s a great tutorial created by 3D Beast that demonstrates an easy workflow for creating a parametric pavilion with a SpaceTruss structural frame using Grasshopper.
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Steps
- Create a series of parametrically adjustable arcs.
- Loft the arc curves to create a surface.
- Apply the SpaceTruss Structure 1 node (from LunchBox) to:
- Divide the surface.
- Create a collection of lines forming a SpaceTruss geometry.
- Set the SpaceTruss parameters:
- The number of U and V divisions.
- The depth of the truss.
- Use the SpaceTruss geometry to:
- Create a list of pipes representing the SpaceTruss tubes.
- Create a list of spheres representing the SpaceTruss joints.
- Apply to Quad Panels node to create a collection of panel surfaces.
- Scale the panels to create a frame around each panel.
- Use the Offset Surfaces node to give each panel a thickness.