?? Speakers Spotlight: Dr. Jens B?ke, Dr. Lutz Tautenhahn, and Tomás Mena from Priedemann

?? Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Jens B?ke - Head of Research and Development at Priedemann

Jens B?ke , an architect with a passion for computational design and innovation, leads the R&D department at Priedemann Facade Experts / Facade-Lab . With a background in cyber-physical fa?ade systems, Jens will be discussing how Rhino is integrated into the design and construction of advanced fa?ade technologies, aiming to inspire new collaborations and tool developments within the Rhino community.?

Join us to learn from Jens's extensive experience in computational design and his insights into the future of fa?ades and cyber-physical systems.

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?? Meet the Expert:?

"My name is Jens B?ke and I am educated as an architect. Since my early studies, I was fascinated and driven by computational architectural design and novel technologies. This led to an in-depth investigation of cyber-physical fa?ade systems in the framework of my PhD 'ThinkingSkins'. Today I′m heading the research and development department at Priedemann with a mission on challenging the state of the art in the fa?ade industry and innovating building envelopes."?

?? What I'll Be Sharing:?

"I will give an overview of our research and development activities and introduce ourselves as active Rhino users in the design and construction of future fa?ade systems and technologies. I hope this will show an application scenario and inspire collaborations and further software developments by highlighting our practical requirements and ideas for possible new tools."?

?? My Journey with Rhino:?

"In my bachelor studies, I wanted to design a free-form building, inspired by the architecture of the former office Future Systems. I came up against the limitations of a Mesh-based 3D modeling software - that's when I discovered NURBS Modeling in Rhino4, which was the ideal solution at the time. Later at the Dutch architecture office UNStudio I was confronted with Vbscript programming and Grasshopper, which opened up a new world for me and led to an intensification in the use of Rhino. Since then there were many Projects in which the software played a major role, but there is not 'the one' to mention. Due to the geometric complexity of tasks in the domain of fa?ade systems, Rhino is often useful, because although I′m not a software developer but ambitious user, it allows with its open structure to develop own tools and algorithms."?

?? What's Shaping the Future:?

"For me, this question is easy to answer and clearly relates to the application of cyber-physical systems in the construction industry. The close integration of embedded physical components with their digital control and decision-making based on artificial intelligence harbors exciting and probably previously unseen possibilities. I believe Rhino will remain important as a 3D-planning software and platform for development, but besides all discussions about AI-support in Rhino and first related tools, I′m curious about how it will continue to activate the great community as a strong point to provide solutions for yet unknown upcoming tasks and requirements."?

?? What I'm Looking Forward To:?

"I′m very much looking forward to welcoming many friends and familiar faces to our Priedemann showroom as well as to making new contacts. It would be great if our session inspires new research directions and possible future collaborations."?

?? A Fun Fact About Me:?

"As part of my own toolbox development a while ago, I programmed a nice script that moves brep faces along their normal vector to reduce or extend geometries. When proudly presenting it to my colleague - I had to learn it already exists as 'MoveFace' command. Since then I′m always checking available tools before coding…"?

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?? Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Lutz Tautenhahn - Sustainability Specialist at Priedemann?

Lutz Tautenhahn , a seasoned expert in structural engineering and computational design, is currently leading sustainability initiatives at Priedemann. With a background in combining structural finite element analysis with photogrammetry, Lutz’s work emphasizes integrating building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) into architectural designs. At the Rhino User Meeting, Lutz will discuss how Rhino and Grasshopper are pivotal in addressing sustainability challenges and optimizing building skins.?

Join us to gain insights into how computational tools are shaping sustainable building practices and regulatory compliance.?

?? Meet the Expert:?

"I'm Lutz Tautenhahn, specializing in sustainability at Priedemann. My journey began with a passion for CAD and structural engineering, culminating in a PhD focused on integrating PV technologies into building designs."?

?? What I'll Be Sharing:?

"I will discuss how Rhino and Grasshopper assist in addressing building regulations and sustainability requirements. These tools enable a consistent and iterative approach to design, linking results with geometry to open new business opportunities."?

?? My Journey with Rhino:?

"My encounter with Rhino began while working on the BIPV fa?ade for the DHL campus at Leipzig airport. The project involved optimizing over 2000 panels across nearly 200 trusses, highlighting Rhino's capabilities in handling complex designs."?

?? What's Shaping the Future:?

"I'm fascinated by trends towards natural-oriented building skins and digital twins. Rhino's role in providing real-time insights and connections across planning processes will be crucial, with AI and sensor-based technologies enhancing efficiency."?

?? What I'm Looking Forward To:?

"I look forward to engaging discussions on sustainability, connecting with new contacts, and sharing ideas with like-minded professionals. The event promises a rich exchange of innovative approaches in sustainable design."?

?? A Fun Fact About Me:?

"What do indoor cycling and a productive coding session have in common? Ask me at the event for the answer ??."?

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Title: Tomás Mena: Pioneering Distributed Parametric Workflows in Fa?ade Design?

?? Speaker Spotlight: Tomas Mena - Senior Project Manager at Priedemann?

Tomas José Mena Lozada , originally from Venezuela, is an architect with a master’s in computational design and digital fabrication from THOWL (Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe). At Priedemann, Tomas leads the Digital Twin team, focusing on advanced parametric workflows for fa?ade construction projects.?

?? Meet the Expert:?

"I’m Tomas Mena, a Senior Project Manager at Priedemann Fa?ade Experts. My background includes a master’s degree in computational design and digital fabrication. I currently manage projects involving distributed parametric workflows for fa?ade design."?

?? What I'll Be Sharing:?

"I’ll discuss distributed parametric project workflows for fa?ade construction. This approach leverages Rhino/Grasshopper to create custom tools for collaborative, high-quality project execution."?

?? My Journey with Rhino:?

"I first encountered Rhino during architecture school and later deepened my knowledge of Grasshopper and digital fabrication at a workshop in Barcelona in 2011. My immersion in parametric design began in 2016 during my master's studies, which has been central to my professional work."?

?? What's Shaping the Future:?

"I’m excited by the integration of platforms that automate repetitive tasks, enabling decentralized and collaborative service models. Rhino’s role will expand as a core tool for geometry calculations, extending its applications beyond standalone desktop use."?

?? What I'm Looking Forward To:?

"I'm eager to explore the latest in parametric and computational design, and to connect with others working on cutting-edge technology."?

?? A Fun Fact About Me:?

"Reflecting on the long nights spent manually modeling complex geometry in AutoCAD makes me appreciate how much time we save with parametric design in Rhino and Grasshopper."?