review of dataflow parametric modelling tools (grasshopper, houdini and generative component)

this experiment is mainly looking at the tool in through the perspective of an architect ( grasshopper and GC is a common parametric tool use by architecture community, while houdini is not very much used by the architecture commuinity)

we are doing a review of the 3 major dataflow parametric modeling tool. we have created an example and re-did it in all 3 modelling program. we will then look at the construct of each network and try to do a review of all the 3 modelling software. attached is the example we created.

Please give ur comments on it , or suggest any other way to reduce the complexity of the network. thanks

the example schema is base on this few parameters:

1. the tapering of the component is dependent on the distance between the affector and panel

2. the extrusion is base on the direction of which the panel is facing , those facing directly north will have less extrusion then those facing away

3. the material of the panel is base on both the area and the direction of the panel.

*those panel facing north and have big area will have a clear transparent glass , as if to let more light into the space (white colour)

*those panel facing north and have small area will have a normal glass (black colour)

*those panel not facing north and have a big area will have a double glaze glass to keep away heat (red colour) *those panel not facing north and have a small area will have a normal glass (black colour)

Hi, kianwee,

it seems there're some problems for some of the nodes.

can you check it again?

Thanks!

Ji

Looks good.
You can also try using vops instead of foreach, as you can then massage the data with ramp parameters.

See attached.

oat : which nodes have problem ? It seems to work fine on my com ?

thanks for the upload , will check it out !

Interesting! How did your tests come out? I'm in the same position and often had the same question.

Keep me posted!