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Environmental Design

Explore environmental design in Grasshopper through Ladybug Tools — visualize weather data, simulate climate, daylight & energy using real-world workflows.
Taught by Mohamed Abdelhady — Architect & Computational Designer, Vienna & Cairo
Builds directly on Grasshopper Masterclass — new to this? start there first.
Environmental Design
Course overview

Explore environmental design in Grasshopper through Ladybug Tools — visualize weather data, simulate climate, daylight and energy using real-world workflows. Build the analytical skills to justify design decisions with real environmental performance data.

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 Grasshopper 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.
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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Certificate on request
Taught in AR
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
Bundle
Grasshopperverse Bundle
$240 · 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 taught in Arabic.
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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