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Advanced Organic Modeling

This course is dedicated to mastering advanced techniques for creating complex, smooth, and organic shapes within Rhino.
Taught by Mohamed Abdelhady — Architect & Computational Designer, Vienna & Cairo
Builds directly on Rhino Masterclass — new to this? start there first.
+5h
Content
3
Parts
13
Sessions
AR / EN
Language
Advanced Organic Modeling
Course overview

This course is dedicated to mastering advanced techniques for creating complex, smooth, and organic shapes within Rhino. Focusing on freeform design, you will learn how to craft intricate organic models, from natural forms to detailed surfaces — sculpting advanced geometries with precision using SubD tools.

Key highlights
  • Project-based learning using SubD tools.
  • In-depth exploration of SubD core tools.
  • Advanced techniques for modeling complex organic shapes.
Is this the right fit?
This is for you if
  • You want practical training in exactly this software, taught the way it's used on real projects.
  • You're comfortable following structured video sessions and hands-on tasks at your own pace.
  • You want lifetime access you can revisit any time you need a refresher.
Consider starting elsewhere if
  • You haven't taken Rhino Masterclass yet — this course builds directly on it.
  • You're looking for a single one-off tutorial rather than a structured, multi-part curriculum.
  • You need in-person or 1:1 mentorship rather than a self-paced recorded course.
Curriculum
Part 01 — SubD Tools 6 sessions
01Introduction to SubD Modeling
02SubD Creation Tools
03SubD Modification Tools 1
04SubD Modification Tools 2
05SubD Modification Tools 3
06SubD Modification Tools 4
Part 02 — SubD Application Tasks 2 sessions
01Bridge-Based Modeling Exercise
02NURBS to SubD Workflow
Part 03 — Main Organic Modeling Project 5 sessions
01Organic Curves Creation
02From Curves to SubD Geometry
03SubD Form Development
04Adding SubD Details
05Finalizing the SubD Model
What students actually build
Adaptive facade panel system
Youssef R.
Discrete timber joinery study
Lina H.
Organic canopy exploration
Karim S.
Daylight-optimised massing
Farah N.
Rendered courtyard concept
Tarek B.
Final diploma project — pavilion
Mariam A.
Student reviews
★★★★★
"The first Grasshopper course I found in Arabic that actually goes deep. The weekly live sessions made all the difference."
Ahmed K.
Architect · Cairo
★★★★★
"You can tell it's taught by someone who actually builds. Worth far more than the price."
Sara M.
Student · Vienna
★★★★★
"I took the Full diploma and went from zero to confident with Grasshopper in a few months."
Omar T.
Designer · Dubai
★★★★★
"Finally a computational design course that respects your time. Structured, clear, and every session builds on the last."
Nour A.
Architecture student · Cairo
★★★★★
"I run a small studio and put two of my team through the diploma. The ROI was immediate."
Yousef B.
Studio lead · Amman
★★★★★
"Even after a couple of years in Rhino, I found this course useful — new tricks that sped up my modeling."
Abdullah K.
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Taught in AR / EN
Often taken together
This course is included in the following diplomas and bundles — save by enrolling in the full package instead.
Diploma
SUMMER DIPLOMA: Full
$340 · includes this course
Diploma
SUMMER DIPLOMA: Core
$240 · includes this course
Bundle
Rhinoverse Bundle
$215 · includes this course
Frequently asked
Is access really for life?
Yes. You buy once and keep access forever, including all future updates at no extra cost.
What language is this taught in?
This is available in both Arabic and English.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, a certificate is available on request once you complete the course.
Who teaches the courses?
Mohamed Abdelhady — an architect based between Vienna and Cairo, with over a decade at Grimshaw, DMAA, LAVA, and Xuberance.
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