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Giulio Piacentino
Giulio Piacentino is an Italian architect and software developer who has made significant contributions to the field of computational design.1 He received a Master's degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology in 2008 and holds a bachelor's degree in Architecture Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Turin.12
Piacentino is known for his work with Robert McNeel & Associates, a Seattle-based company, where he has been involved in design technology since 2009.1 His contributions include:
- Developing the GhPython add-on for Grasshopper
- Collaborating on core geometry projects for Rhinoceros 3D modeling program
- Supporting users in design and architecture
He is also the developer of Weaverbird, a topological mesh editing tool for Grasshopper, which is considered essential for working with meshes in Rhino and Grasshopper.3
Piacentino has been involved in organizing classes, workshops, and lectures in various locations and online platforms. Some notable examples include:
- Rhino Python Master Class at the Design Modelling Symposium 2013 in Berlin
- Workshop on building design tools with Grasshopper and RhinoCommon at AAG 2010 in Vienna
- Generative design workshop with Grasshopper at eCAADe 2009 in Istanbul1
His work focuses on the intersection of nature and technology, as well as both designed and pristine outdoor environments.1
