After successful completion of the course, students are able to create a 3D model based on GIS data sets. Students will learn principles in script- and parameter-based spatial modelling processes. In the exercise units, a special emphasis is placed on logical and spatial thinking in the script-based creation of 3D city models.

The 3D models and variants created serve as a visual basis for communication and decision-making in planning processes. In a next step, the designs are subjected to urban planning analyses (e.g. sun, wind, accessibility, uses, ...) according to jointly defined criteria.

Presentation documents are created from the processed design variants and analysis results.

The following teaching contents were developed in the exercise units and private study:

• rule based 3D modeling with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper-Plugin
• development of 3D models based on GIS data sets
• model preperation for planning support

• Lecture input on the task and introduction to the applied software
• Provision of digital exercise materials and sample file
• Supervision and support of the design and modelling process
• Final presentation with feedback

This course is assigned to the following modules:

Module 8: Digital Analysis and Visualization

• model presenatation
• model contents and model implementantion
• presence

GIS basic knowledge