Carl Wigart

I teach computational and parametric design within architecture, but the way I approach it is slightly different from just learning software.

A bit about my background first. I have studied in both Sweden and the UK, starting in product design before moving into architecture at the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow. During my Part 1, I worked at Foster + Partners, where I began working with scripting and parametric design, particularly in Grasshopper, alongside tools like Rhino, MicroStation, and AutoCAD. I also worked closely with their parametric team and contributed to projects such as Techo International Airport.

After that, I spent over five years in practice, at 10 Design, working with computational design on large-scale architectural and urban projects, including NEOM and PIF developments. This is where I developed a structured approach to scripting and design systems.

In terms of the lessons, the focus is not just on learning tools, but on understanding how to think through design using them.
We start with what you are trying to achieve. Then we break that down into logic, step by step, before moving into the software. The idea is to separate your design thinking from the programme, so you are not just following workflows but understanding them.

A key part of my teaching is flexibility. Different programmes like Rhino, Revit, or Grasshopper will influence your design in different ways, so I focus on the underlying fundamentals that allow you to move between them.

The goal is to help you build your own tools, control your workflow, and develop a way of thinking that you can apply across projects: Within Sustainability, BIM and Design.

Most sessions are online, with the option for in-person sessions in Edinburgh.