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Elevate your expertise in Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper and offer spatial analysis platforms. Training for offices, groups or individuals available in both German and English.

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TRAINING.LANDSKIP seeks to empower professionals in landscape architecture, architecture, and spatial planning through specialized training programs led by James Melsom, co-founder of Landskip Lab (ARGE) in Basel. Our workshops cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced techniques in Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper software. Whether you’re an individual or part of a team, our tailored sessions will develop custom training, customised to your workflows.

Rhinoceros 3D training

Master Rhinoceros 3D with our structured training sessions.

Grasshopper workshops

Dive into parametric design with our Grasshopper workshops.

Spatial analysis training

Enhance your projects with expert spatial analysis training in QGIS, CloudCompare, and BIM applications.

training platforms

Master various softwares and workflows with our tailored workshops.

Rhinoceros 3D

  • For Interiors, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Introductory to advanced levels, CAD & BIM
  • Training for offices, groups or tailored for individuals

Rhinoceros 3D, or Rhino for short, is a powerful and versatile 3D modeling software that has become an indispensable tool for designers, architects, and engineers. Its robust capabilities make it a compelling choice for a wide range of applications.

At its core, Rhino excels at freeform 3D modeling, allowing users to create complex, organic shapes and surfaces with ease. The software’s powerful NURBS-based modeling engine enables the precise manipulation of curves and surfaces, enabling the creation of intricate designs that would be challenging to achieve with traditional CAD tools.

Beyond its modeling prowess, Rhino also offers a comprehensive suite of tools for visualization, rendering, and analysis. Its seamless integration with rendering engines, such as V-Ray and Cycles, empowers users to bring their designs to life with stunning photorealistic imagery. Additionally, Rhino’s advanced simulation capabilities, including physics-based simulations and finite element analysis, allow users to test and validate their designs before moving to the production stage.

One of Rhino’s standout features is its extensive plugin ecosystem, which provides access to a vast array of specialized tools and workflows. From parametric design to generative modeling, these plugins expand the software’s capabilities, enabling users to tackle a wide range of design challenges with ease.

Rhino’s cross-platform compatibility and robust file-handling capabilities make it an ideal choice for collaborative design workflows. The software’s ability to import and export a wide range of file formats, including CAD, BIM, and 3D printing data, ensures seamless integration with other industry-standard tools and streamlines the design-to-production process.

Grasshopper for Rhinoceros 3D

  • For Interiors, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Introductory to advanced levels
  • Training for offices, groups or tailored for individuals

Grasshopper is a powerful visual programming tool for Rhinoceros 3D, offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities that empower designers and 3D modelers to push the boundaries of their creativity. At its core, Grasshopper provides a user-friendly, node-based interface that allows for the seamless integration of complex algorithms and parametric workflows into the Rhino environment.

One of Grasshopper’s standout features is its ability to generate intricate, generative designs. By leveraging its robust set of mathematical and geometric functions, users can create organic forms, complex patterns, and dynamic structures that would be arduous to model manually. This flexibility enables designers to experiment with various parameters, quickly iterate on ideas, and achieve results that are both visually striking and functionally sound.

Grasshopper’s versatility extends beyond just form-generation. It also offers powerful tools for analysis, optimization, and fabrication. Designers can leverage Grasshopper’s integration with various analysis plugins to assess the structural integrity, environmental performance, or manufacturing feasibility of their 3D models. This data-driven approach allows for informed decision-making and the creation of designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically sound.

The true power of Grasshopper, however, lies in its ability to automate and streamline complex workflows. By creating reusable, modular components, designers can build robust, customizable tools that can be applied to a wide range of projects. This level of automation not only saves time and reduces the risk of errors but also encourages a more iterative and exploratory design process, ultimately leading to more innovative and impactful outcomes. In summary, Grasshopper’s comprehensive capabilities make it an indispensable tool for designers and 3D modelers working in the Rhinoceros 3D ecosystem.

Its intuitive visual programming interface, generative design capabilities, analysis tools, and workflow automation features empower users to unlock new levels of creativity, efficiency, and technical excellence in their 3D modeling endeavors.. Great product descriptions are clear and highlight the unique value a product provides to a client.

QGIS
Open Source Geographic Information System

  • For Architecture Landscape Architecture & Urban Design
  • Introductory to advanced levels
  • Ideal for custom office individual training

QGIS is a powerful, open-source geographic information system (GIS) that offers a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities for spatial data analysis and visualization. One of the key strengths of QGIS is its versatility, allowing users to work with a wide range of data formats, including vector, raster, and database data sources. This flexibility enables seamless integration with various spatial data sources, empowering users to combine and analyze information from multiple sources.

QGIS boasts a robust set of geoprocessing tools that allow users to perform a wide range of spatial analyses, from simple data queries to complex spatial modeling and analysis. The software’s user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it accessible to users of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced GIS professionals. With QGIS, users can create high-quality maps and visualizations, customize their appearance, and share their findings with others.

QGIS is continually being developed and improved by a dedicated community of developers and users, ensuring that the software remains up-to-date and responsive to the evolving needs of the GIS community. The availability of a vast ecosystem of plugins and extensions further enhances QGIS’s functionality, allowing users to tailor the software to their specific needs and workflows.

As a comprehensive and versatile GIS platform, it offers a powerful set of tools and capabilities for spatial data management, analysis, and visualization. Its open-source nature, broad data support, and user-friendly interface make it an attractive choice for a wide range of GIS applications, from urban planning and environmental monitoring to transportation and natural resource management.

Cloud Compare
for Pointcloud generation, analysis and transformation

  • For Interiors, Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Introductory to advanced levels, CAD & BIM
  • Training for offices, groups or tailored for individuals

Cloud Compare is a powerful and versatile pointcloud analysis tool that offers a comprehensive suite of features for professionals working with 3D data. This robust software is capable of efficiently processing and manipulating large-scale pointcloud datasets, making it an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications, from surveying and construction to archaeology and environmental monitoring.

At its core, Cloud Compare excels at providing users with a seamless and intuitive interface for visualizing, analyzing, and comparing pointcloud data. Its advanced algorithms enable users to accurately measure distances, calculate volumes, and extract critical information from even the most complex 3D models. The tool’s ability to handle massive datasets with ease is particularly noteworthy, allowing users to tackle large-scale projects without compromising performance or accuracy.

One of Cloud Compare’s standout capabilities is its extensive suite of registration and alignment tools. These features empower users to precisely align and merge multiple pointcloud datasets, enabling them to create detailed and comprehensive 3D representations of their subject matter. This capability is particularly valuable in applications where data from various sources needs to be integrated, such as in construction or urban planning.

Furthermore, Cloud Compare’s robust set of segmentation and classification tools allows users to extract specific features or objects from their pointcloud data, facilitating targeted analysis and decision-making. This level of granularity is crucial in applications where the identification and categorization of individual elements within a 3D scene are paramount, such as in heritage preservation or infrastructure monitoring.

“We aim to empower practitioners to create their own tools of design and spatial analysis, to better design a rapidly changing world.”

James Melsom

Co-founder, LANDSKIP Lab (ARGE)

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James Melsom

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Basel 4056
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