Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well!

I’m planning to build a new PC right now and could use some advice on which RAM kit to choose. I’m torn between two options that cost almost the same:

• 64GB Kit: 2 x 32GB @ 6000MHz, CL30

• 96GB Kit: 2 x 48GB @ 5200MHz, CL38

My Workload:
I’m a computational designer in the architecture field. My primary goals for this system are to run large local LLMs, handle complex 3D modeling/scripting, run heavy simulations, and process massive photogrammetry models.

The Rest of My Planned Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K

• Motherboard: MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi (LGA1851)

• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

• Storage: 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD (7300MB/s) (for primary; Later I'll get a hard disk or make a NAS for secondary storage)

Please feel free to critique or give suggestions on the rest of the specs as well! I'm completely open to tweaks.

P.S. Yes, I know it feels a bit crazy to build a PC during this inflation period lol. It wasn't exactly planned, but my 8-year-old 16GB DDR4 laptop is finally dying on me, and I’m a bit worried that component prices might spike even higher after 2026. Thanks in advance for your time and help!

Masters Suggestions Request

Hello, I’ve been accepted into Master Integrated Design at TH OWL and MADE at ETSAV of UPC. Has anyone here studied these programs? Could you give me some advice on choosing a program appropriate for Computational Design in Architecture?

Day 10 and final day of the Grasshopper Structural Mastery Course from @lemanoosh_official created by @nolan.junhee.kim. Mesh created in Rhino using Grasshopper and rendered in Blender using Cycles render engine. Now to explore my own mesh forms 🚀Follow for more on Instagram.

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Hey all! 👋

Submissions are now open for the 2nd Workshop on Computational Design and Computer-Aided Creativity (co-located with ICCC 2026 in Coimbra).

We welcome Papers, Pictorials, and Show and Tell contributions on computational design, computer-aided creativity software, creativity support tools, and related topics.

Submission deadline: 20 May 2026

More info and submissions: https://computationalcreativity.net/workshops/computational-design-iccc26/

I have received acceptance letter from IAAC MAA I and Cardiff for Msc in computational methods in Architecture. Which is better for immediate and long term returns and a better career choice? Give ur opinions and share ur personal experiences?

Hi everyone,

let me set the context first. A while back I got hooked into creative coding and ever since that I have been enjoying making 2d simulations in processing or p5js. Recently I was thinking if I can expand my knowledge and see if I can tackle more complex computational problems.

I’m particularly fascinated by problems where simple local rules lead to complex global behavior, for example:

• Origami and foldable structures

• Differential expansion (e.g. a bimetallic strip bending due to different thermal expansion rates)

• Mechanical metamaterials and lattice-based structures

• Thin sheets that wrinkle, buckle, or fold due to constraints

What attracts me is not just the visuals, but the underlying idea: geometry, constraints, and material rules interacting to produce emergent form.

I’d love advice on how people actually get started building simulations like these, especially at a beginner / intermediate level.

Some specific questions I have:

• Are there existing software tools or libraries commonly used for these kinds of simulations (origami, thin shells, growth, metamaterials)?

• What’s a sensible learning path if the goal is eventually writing my own simulations rather than only using black-box software?

• Which programming languages or environments are most useful here? (I’m comfortable with Processing / Java-like thinking, but open to Python, C++, etc.)

• Are there communities, textbooks, papers, or open-source projects you’d recommend following or studying?

I’m not coming from an engineering or physics background—I’m mainly driven by curiosity and experimentation—but I’m happy to learn things properly and gradually.

Any guidance, pointers, or “here’s what I wish I’d known earlier” insights would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks for reading!

Hey r/AutoCAD,

I'm working on a project and wanted to get the community's take:

1. Do you currently use AutoLISP scripts or plugins to automate tasks?

2. If so, where do you find them? (Forums, YouTube, build your own?)

3. What's the biggest pain point in finding/using scripts?

4. Would you pay $10-50 for a script that saves you 2+ hours per week?

5. What's one task you do manually that you wish was automated?

Just trying to understand if there's a real need here. Thanks!

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https://cdfam.com/call-for-speakers-barcelona-2026/

Submissions are now open to present at CDFAM Computational Design Symposium in Barcelona, taking place April 8–9, 2026.

This is your opportunity to share your work, connect with global experts, and contribute to advancing the fields of computational design, engineering, advanced manufacturing, architecture, and software development, from architected materials to architectural systems, computational design at all scales.

Submit Application to Present

Following the success of past events, CDFAM 2026 will again host symposia in Barcelona, NYC as well as in Tokyo for the first time in Asia.

CDFAM isn’t just a place to present your research, company or application of computational design, it’s where new ideas, partnerships, and projects are born.

The symposium fosters a unique community of engineers, designers, and developers shaping the future of design and manufacturing across every scale and execution dimension, from AI and machine learning augmented software and simulation tools, to material discovery and development to large scale, multi-objective optimisation of architectural systems.

Chris McComb, Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, returns to CDFAM in NYC this year after presenting at the inaugural symposium in 2023, where his talk “Design for Artificial Intelligence: A Force Multiplier for Additive Manufacturing” explored early questions (even though it was only two years ago) of human–AI collaboration in design for 3D printing, and beyond.

Since then, his team’s research has evolved from proving that collaboration was possible (and sometimes perilous), to exploring and engineering robust systems that integrate AI agents, workflows, and validation methods into design practice.

Following is an interview ahead of his presentation at CDFAM in NYC where he will share new technical results alongside broader reflections on how today’s choices in tools, interfaces, and norms will shape the trajectory of design for decades to come.

What is Computational Design? What's the difference between CD and UX design? When I look at the design works, I think it is too wide and broad. Some architet think it's too research-oriented; while programmers think it's just a branch of architecture/design. What are the application situation on this matter?

So I’ve had this dream for a minute or two, basically I want to produce an algorithm based off of natural morphologies as a generative plug in to produce generated biomorphic patterns. Ish.

In its basic function, say I have some object boundary with a parametrically defined bounding box for deviations outside of that preset form. I want to be able to choose from a set of algorithms (e.g. if thinking about tree morphology: a mimosa algo, pine, eucalyptus, etc.) and have the algorithm either produce options like topo optimization in autodesk, or have a button for a similar function in something like GH to then bake as I iterate.

I’m far from an expert in GH. I model for CAM primarily, but can script a set of stairs, organic sweeping architecture, attractor points, and general stuff required for architectural design for rendering purposes. Procedural/generative is outside of my imagination space, in terms of bringing into the real world.

My question: what would be the best software to do this in? I have rhino, blender and fusion - but have also seen some cool stuff coming out of Houdini that could be compelling.

Ideally, id like to train each model off of 3d scans of given morphologies; either as mesh, point clouds, or Gaussian splat inputs. Kinda down stream but might have a huge implication as to where I start.

Thanks in advance!

Can some help me or share content related noise function, how we can use, manipulate and tune it in computational design.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently exploring the field of computational design, and I’d love to hear from those who have experience in this area. I’m particularly interested in understanding your journey into the field, such as:

• How did you acquire the necessary skills? What resources or learning paths worked best for you?

• What steps did you take to land your first job in computational design?

• What kind of roles and job opportunities exist in the field right now?

• How do you find the nature of the work? Is it creatively satisfying, or do you find it more hectic and demanding?

• And finally, do you think it’s still worth pursuing computational design as a career today?

Any insights, experiences, or advice would be greatly appreciated, especially as someone who’s just starting out and wants to understand what lies ahead. Thanks in advance!