Karamba3D is a parametric structural engineering tool which provides accurate analysis of spatial trusses, frames and shells.
Karamba3D is fully embedded in the parametric design environment of Grasshopper, a plug-in for the 3d modeling tool Rhinoceros. This makes it easy to combine parameterized geometric models, finite element calculations and optimization algorithms like Galapagos.now
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Workshop: July 19-21
Karamba3D online workshop for intermediate and advanced users. Clemens and Matthew will explore with you more advanced techniques of working with complex parametric structural models through to scripting using the Karamba3D API.
Places are limited so get in quick!
Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting
Clemens recently presented at the Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting on 22 April. The event was hosted by Simply Rhino.
Rewatch the video
Workshop: May 2021
We are back this May for another Bake-Off session. You will have the opportunity to discover the essential methods of design, analysis and optimization of shells using Karamba3D.
Places are limited so get in quick!
Webinar with ShapeDiver – 24 March
Together with Pavol Knapo of ShapeDiver we will be hosting this free webinar.
Time: 6:00pm CET | 5:00pm GMT | 10:00am PST | 1:00pm EST
BLAKAYA Compatible with Carbon Fiber Central Control Storage Box
Scripting with Karamba3D
We have updated our scripting guide and now shared our examples and API documentation online! Feel free to explore!
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STEP 1 : GET KARAMBA3D
Make sure you have Rhino3d and the latest Grasshopper (0.9.0076) installed.
Karamba3D can be installed for Rhino6 and Rhino5.
STEP 2 : GET A LICENSE
Purchase a license or simply use the free or trial version.
Install Karamba3D with a standalone license.
Install Karamba3D with a network license.
STEP 3 : LEARN KARAMBA3D
Follow the tutorials or see the range of examples.
Browse the Manual.
Request a Workshop.
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Tutorials
Start learning Karamba3D with these Tutorials. Basic Karamba3D set ups, parametric workflow processes and exchange between softwares are explored in a wide range of tutorials. All tutorials have videos and subsequent definitions.
Export a Gable Truss Structure to Revit with Geometry Gym/Rhynamo
#8 – Install Karamba3D using YAK
Webinar Sessions
Series of short tutorials, workflow processes, project presentations and current developments in Karamba3D. Future sessions will also feature some special friends and guests, which we are especially excited about!
If you would like to request a workshop, please send an email to [email protected].
Case Studies
Projects
A selection of projects designed with Karamba3D.
Research
Research projects that utilise Karamba3D.
We have collated an archive of scientific publications, university theses and published books that cite Karamba3D in their research: