Undulating Ribs

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Undulating Ribs

Undulating Vertical Fins

A screen system defined by regularly spaced vertical fins following an undulating geometry. The fin depth varies to create the undulating effect that is most visible from an angle. The fins can provide effective passive shading against low-angle sun.

Tags:

Single-Skin

Orthogonal Grid

Fins

Vertical

Metal

Low WWR Capable (< 40%), Passive Shading

Supported Inputs:

Plugins required:

Rhino Version:

Vertical surfaces & polysurfaces

Elefront

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Setup instructions:

Download the .GH Framework script.
Open Rhino, launch Grasshopper, and open the script.
Assign the name GH_Facet Facade to the surface or polysurface you want to apply the facade to. (Under Properties: Object > Name)