This video series showcases various in-class exercises I conducted in a freshman-year architectural geometry course. Using Rhinoceros software, we explore Euclidean constructions, basic drawing and transformation commands, fundamental fractals, regular and semi-regular tessellations, patterns, and modeling techniques, including unrolling polyhedra. These short drawing exercises are also beneficial for junior-level architects, interior designers, industrial designers, and enthusiasts from other disciplines. So, I will be publishing two exercises each week on my blog and other platforms. Here is the basic drawing exercise: Hexaflake.

In this fifth exercise of the series, we revisit the basic drawing and transformation commands in Rhinoceros. We start the exercise by drawing a polygon with specific input parameters. Then, we use transformation commands such as copy and scale. At the same time, we exercise precision by utilizing the object snapping (osnap) feature in Rhinoceros. This feature is a common one in most CAD software. It enables correct and precise drawing by helping to “snap” on the edges and corners. Finally, we finish this drawing by using the hatch command. This command helps to fill some of the gaps to reveal the intended pattern. Thus, we end the Hexaflake exercise by creating a pdf file for printout.

The software used in this course is Rhinoceros 3d (www.rhino3d.com). If you want to find out more and see the whole list of this video series, you can check my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@designcodingnet and my blog at: https://www.designcoding.net/. The music of this video is ‘Phase Shift’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au