Thomas Tait, Author at Hopific

How to Disconnect Wires in Grasshopper – Grasshopper Basics

As a visual programming software, Grasshopper for Rhino is all about creating connections between components to create a parametric sequence of steps. But as you

June 20, 2023

Parametric Design vs Nonparametric Design – A Designer’s Perspective

In the world of design, the debate between parametric design vs nonparametric design continues to shape discussions about innovation, efficiency, and aesthetics. The parametric approach

June 17, 2023

Creating an Attractor Curve in Grasshopper: Step-by-Step Tutorial

The attractor curve is one of those captivating effects we can create in Grasshopper that brings our designs to life. The attractor curve algorithm allows

June 14, 2023

Create a surface from a curve with Boudary Surface

How to Create a Surface From Closed Curves in Grasshopper

Transforming curves into surfaces is a fundamental feature in Grasshopper that you’ll need over and over again. In this post I’m going to show you

June 11, 2023

How to Use Remap in Grasshopper – Tutorial + Example

To unlock the true power of Grasshopper as a computational design tool, we need go beyond the commands available in Rhino, we need to speak

June 9, 2023

How to Know if Architecture is Right for You? A Compass

Are you standing at the crossroads of deciding whether architecture is your true calling? Or perhaps, you’ve already embarked on the journey and now find

May 31, 2023

How to Write a Cover Letter for an Architecture Job – A Blueprint

Picture this: your dream architecture firm posted a job posting and you’ve got your portfolio ready and you can’t wait to apply, but there is

May 29, 2023

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Speak Volumes Without Blueprints: How to Introduce Yourself as an Architect

Let’s face it, we architects have a love-hate relationship with introductions. ‘I’m an architect.’ Either the conversation flows, or it the awkwardness begins. If you

May 27, 2023

How to Write a Cover Letter for an Architecture Internship – A Practical Guide

Picture this – you’ve discovered the perfect architecture internship. It’s at a prestigious firm you admire, working on the kind of projects you’ve dreamed of.

May 25, 2023