Architectural Models: Digital File Prep with Rhino
2h 14mIntermediate2021-04-13
Authors

Olivia Morgan
Owner and Founder of Model Space
Course details
Curious how physical scale models go from the drawing board to the display table at a client meeting? In this course, get an expert's take on how professionals approach the model-building process. Instructor Olivia Morgan takes you through each step of the workflow, showing you how to use Rhino to design a digital file of a building for the physical fabrication of a scale model. Olivia begins by covering general model-building methods, as well as how to compose a digital file for different fabrication options. She goes over the best import and post-processing methods when working with files types outside of Rhino. Using an imported base model, Olivia demonstrates how to rebuild a model out of puzzle pieces that will be fabricated and reassembled physically. Plus, get best practices for laying out your materials for laser cutting.
Skills covered
RhinoRobert McNeel & AssociatesProduct and Industrial Design3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Digital file prep for physical scale models
- 02 - What you need to know
1. Concepts of Physical Model Building
- 03 - What material(s) are you using
- 04 - Laser cutting concepts
- 05 - 3D printing concepts
- 06 - CNC routing concepts
- 07 - Combining fabrication methods
2. Importing Different File Types
- 08 - Introduction to importing into Rhino
- 09 - Importing a SketchUp file
- 10 - Organizing a SketchUp import
- 11 - Importing a Revit file
- 12 - Organizing a Revit import
- 13 - Importing using Rhino.Inside.Revit
- 14 - Importing a 2D AutoCAD file
- 15 - Importing JPEG images
3. Preparing Your Files for Model Building
- 16 - Scaling
- 17 - Editing units
- 18 - Moving and orienting
- 19 - Organizing layers
4. Modeling Building Components
- 20 - Polyline extrusion for components
- 21 - Wall concepts
- 22 - Walls
- 23 - Floors
- 24 - Ceiling
- 25 - Windows and doors
- 26 - Roof
- 27 - Columns
- 28 - Rails
5. Preparing for Physical Fabrication
- 29 - Laying out your materials for laser cutting
- 30 - Adding etching details
- 31 - Exporting laser cut files
- 32 - What to do if you do not have a laser cutter
- 33 - Exporting 3D printing components
Conclusion
- 34 - Next steps