Need help with parametric modeling (Panels) Voronoi surfaces

[JimDavies]

Hi all,

 

I have been trying recently to make some large panels that would have some organic looking shape.

Apparently they are very popular in the architectural community.

 

I have been told that you achieve something like this with Voronoi algorithms ???

 

Any ideas on that one?

 

I know this is vague. I will try to upload some photos.

 

Jim

[SEANT]

Look into this free plug-in for Rhino:

http://wiki.mcneel.com/labs/panelingtools

 

This plug-in allows all the preliminary modeling to be done with NURB surfaces, thus benefiting from the Rhino toolset. Once the model is finalized then the plug-in can be employed to subdivide the surfaces for fabrication.

[JimDavies]

Thank you Seant,

 

I have found something else while I was googling I will download some pictures and post again.

 

Jim

[JimDavies]

While I was looking for Voronoi parts I found this site that sells panels that I need.

 

http://www.engrave3d.com/shop/category_7/Panels---Textures.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26

 

 

I will get some from them for now until I will apply the solution that I came across below

 

There is a product called Grasshopper that automates Rhino commands and it produces these kind of surfaces. I think http://www.engrave3d.com made these surfaces this way. I have seen similar results in the Grasshopper site.

 

Jim

 

PS

Sorry I could not find how to attach pictures but you get the idea I think.