Grasshopper Online Course for Architects

Master Grasshopper for Rhino from Scratch and Apply Advanced Techniques in Your Architectural Designs. With Hopific’s Grasshopper Online Course for Architects.

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The Comprehensive Online Course Tailored for Architects: Grasshopper Pro™

Are you an architect looking to elevate your design capabilities? Discover the power of Grasshopper for Rhino in architectural design. Our course is designed to demystify the complexities and empower you with the skills to create stunning, efficient, and innovative designs.

Learn from an Industry Expert

Our instructor boasts a decade of experience in architectural design with Grasshopper and is revered among peers for creativity and speed. With experience at the globally renowned design firm Snøhetta, the instructor brings real-world expertise to the course.

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Thomas Jeremy Tait
Senior Architect, Snøhetta

What Makes This Course Unique

Grasshopper Pro collects all the information you need in a professional architecture practice and presents it to you in focused, step-by-step lessons, and shows you all the specific techniques and algorithms used every day in the world’s leading architecture practices, so you can get to work and make a difference right away.
  • Focus on the 100 essential components used in 98% of projects.
  • Visual learning tailored for architects.
  • Real-world applications and examples.
  • Hands-on assignments for independent problem-solving.
  • Designed and tested with real-life architects.

Curriculum Overview

Our course is structured into modules that progressively build your skills:

  • Module 1: Grasshopper Foundations
    Introduction to Grasshopper, its interface and workflow.

  • Module 2: Thinking in Data
    In-depth lessons on Lists and Data Trees.

  • Module 3: Mastering Geometry
    A deep-dive into the geometric properties of curves, surfaces, and volumes.

  • Module 4: Essential Algorithms
    Core algorithms used for architectural designs.
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Course Interface

Detailed Course Curriculum

Introduction 0:32
Intro to Visual Programming 5:42
The Grasshopper Interface 15:17
Essential Components 10:05
The Grasshopper Design Process 4:33
First Script 19:51
Introduction to Thinking in Data 1:26
Intro to Lists 20:08
Lists Assignment
Lists Design Exercise 18:05
Intro to Data Trees 20:48
Data Trees Example 9:40
Data Trees Assignment
Data Trees - Design Exercise 31:11
Intro to Geometry Types 1:17
Intro to Curves 9:31
Curves - Arrays 16:03
Curves - Assignment 1
Curves - Design Exercise 26:26
Curves - Assignment 2
Intro to Surfaces 9:35
Surfaces I 25:50
Surface I - Assignment
Surface II 12:31
Intro to Essential Algorithms 1:02
Random Fields 15:42
Random Field - Assignment
Dissolution 21:56
Dissolution - Assignment
Gradients 26:44
Attractors and Graphmappers 20:44
Attractors and Graphmappers - Assignment

What You Will Create

Create intricate architectural designs with efficiency and precision. See samples of the designs you will learn to create in the course below. Each exercise is focused on teaching you a particular concept or algorithm. 

Your Concerns Addressed

Grasshopper doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our course is designed for architects, even if you’re not a math whiz or tech guru. With visual learning and real-world applications, you’ll find the content accessible and relevant.

Get a Certificate & Empower Your Career

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Sample Certificate

Enhance your CV with Grasshopper proficiency and open doors to career opportunities at leading architecture firms. Upon course completion, you can request a certification to validate your skills.

Enroll Now and Elevate Your Architectural Design Skills

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from an industry expert and master the tools used by leading architects. Take the leap and transform your career. Enroll to Grasshopper Pro – Grasshopper for Rhino Online Course for Architects today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Grasshopper Pro is a self-paced learning program. Once you purchase the course you’ll be able to start learning right away. You can learn at your own pace.

No, our course is designed for architects and focuses on visual learning and practical applications.

Students who spread out the lessons over the course of a few weeks have shown the best results.

Ideally you can spend 2-4 hours each week following the lessons and working on the assignments. 

That’s 30 minutes every working day.

You’ll need a copy of Rhino installed on your machine. Grasshopper ships with Rhino so you won’t need to install it separately. You can download a free evaluation version from the Rhino homepage.

To make the most of the course you should be familiar with Rhino.

The only things you’ll need are an internet connection and a machine with Rhino installed. You can download the evaluation version of Rhino here and use it for 90 days. After that you won’t be able to save files or use plugins.

There are no additional materials or equipment costs.

Each lesson in the course has Comments enabled, if you get stuck at any point, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

The honest answer is, it depends on you and your current situation. Most of our students are able to use Grasshopper in actual projects after 4 weeks.

Others might take a few extra weeks to fully digest and understand the concepts. There is no rush and no right or wrong amount of time, because you have a 12-month access to the program!

Remember, this isn’t a “quick fix” by any means, this course is meant to get you to actually be able to use Grasshopper professionally not just copy a script!

I recommend you set aside 2-4 hours per week to go through the program and implement the assignments. 

Yes, upon completion of the course you can request a course certificate. Request it by sending an email to [email protected].

You will get lifetime access to the Grasshopper Pro® curriculum and the learning platform. This includes any updates in the future!

For support and queries, contact us at [email protected]

Grasshopper Pro™

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On the Fence? Here's What Our Students Are Saying:

"I never had the chance to learn Grasshopper during my studies and felt left behind. Grasshopper Pro was my savior! It was like learning a new language, but the course made it so intuitive. I've caught up and even surpassed some of my peers!"
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Weixuan Li
Junior Architect
"I joined Grasshopper Pro to solve complex geometrical design issues and to learn how to get designs out of my head and built! The course exceeded my expectations, providing a structured and focused learning experience. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to delve deeper into Grasshopper and make an immediate impact in their professional life."
Mario Franssen
Architectural Designer
"I needed a course that was trustworthy and would equip me with the professional techniques I needed for facade design. Grasshopper Pro exceeded my expectations! It’s comprehensive, practical, and Thomas’s expertise is unparalleled. I feel confident and ready to tackle any project!"
Ethan Ward
Senior Architect
"Never in a million years did I think I'd get Grasshopper. But here I am, making designs I used to dream about. Thomas, you've got a gift for teaching. It's like you made this course just for me!"
Isabella Garcia
Architect
"As a Grasshopper beginner, I struggled with applying what I knew in real-world scenarios. Grasshopper Pro changed that. The course is filled with practical examples and assignments that helped me improve the functionality and aesthetics of my designs. It’s a solid course for anyone looking to enhance their architectural skills."
Jamie Lawson
Architectural Intern
"Thomas has a knack for breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized, understandable pieces. I was struggling with data trees, but Thomas explained it with such clarity and simplicity! It was like a light bulb turned on, and it all just clicked. His teaching style is a game-changer!"
Elliot Whitfield
Architect
"I joined Grasshopper Pro to gain a deeper understanding of computational design and to make Grasshopper my main foundation for creating designs. The course was a game-changer! It allowed me to shift from creating just orthogonal boxes to designing complex and innovative structures, making an immediate impact on my projects at work."
Liam Davis
Junior Architect
"Due to my packed schedule, I needed an efficient way to learn Grasshopper. I needed to automate repetitive housing design models to save time on my projects. The course exceeded my expectations! The design examples in the course are extremely useful and one of them is now an integral part of my workflow! Highly recommended!"
Sophia Martinez-Fisher
Senior Architect
"I needed to master Grasshopper for facade design, but online tutorials were generic and overwhelming. Grasshopper Pro was a breath of fresh air. The course was challenging yet smooth, and I liked how the instructor explained exactly the why behind every step. I am more than happy with the course, I now feel like a more complete designer!"
Oliver Dalsgaard
Architect

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