In this Grasshopper example file, you can model twisted torus strips and convert them into a spaceframe and panels using the Lunchbox Plugin. Free Example
In this Grasshopper example file, you can convert a series of curves into a mesh with a 3d groove pattern using the Nautilus and Weaverbird plugins. Free Example
In this Grasshopper example file, you can simulate an optimized path from an origin point/points toward a set of targets. The strategy involves branching at diverging points. Example File
In this Grasshopper Millipede tutorial, you can learn how to model a series of smooth connecting columns to a roof and then analyze it using Millipede's Finite Element Analysis. Tutorial+Example