Rhino & Grasshopper Development Services by 4D Pipeline

4D Pipeline provides custom plugin development, file format support, API services, and consulting to help organizations extend Rhino's capabilities and integrate it seamlessly with their existing tools and workflows.

4D Pipeline can help with:

• Custom Rhino/Grasshopper plugin development
  Building specialized tools and automation workflows that extend Rhino's native capabilities for specific industry needs
• File format support and integration
  Implementing importers, exporters, and translators for proprietary and industry-standard formats including USD, IFC, ESRI, and custom CAD formats
• Rhino.Inside integration
  Embedding Rhino's geometry engine and Grasshopper into other 3D applications, enabling NURBS modeling and parametric design within host environments
• Render engine integration
  Connecting third-party renderers and visualization tools with Rhino, including GPU-accelerated ray tracing implementations
• Enterprise workflow automation
  Streamlining design-to-production pipelines with custom scripting, batch processing, and system integrations

Services

• Custom Rhino and Grasshopper plugin development
• File format importer/exporter development
• Rhino.Inside implementation and integration
• Rhino Compute implementation and integration
• API development and system connectivity
• Workflow automation and scripting
• Custom UI/UX for design tools
• Digital pipelines and interoperability consulting
• Bespoke Grasshopper components, scripts & parametric tools
• Relevant Experience
• Rhino Grasshopper automation project with adidas
• NVIDIA raytracer integration into Rhino
• USD implementation for Adobe, Turbosquid, Epic Games, and others
• IFC support (IFC4 & IFC4x3) using OpenDesign libraries for Customers like ESRI and others
• Raytracing/renderer Integrations for Lumion, Enscape, and AMD
• Datasmith and interchange connectors (including for Rhino) for Epic Games and others.

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Runchat online workshop, April 21-23 (McNeel Europe)

 

Tutors: Gwyllim Jahn (Fologram, Runchat, RMIT), James Pazzi (Runchat)

April 21-23, 2026

9:30 AM-2 PM CEST (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Runchat is a design agent and visual canvas for automating creative processes inside Rhino. In this workshop, participants will learn how Runchat can enhance creativity and improve productivity across design tasks from concept development and visualization to design development and project management.

The workshop introduces techniques for working with generative images, including diagramming, visual storytelling, and rendering. Participants will learn how to maintain visual consistency across views and animations, make targeted edits to generated images (such as changing materials or placing designs accurately on site), and package these processes as reusable tools for use in design practice.

In the second half of the workshop, participants will explore how to use Claude AI within Runchat to develop tools for modeling, analysis, and project management. Topics include specifying design requirements for language models, simulating design constraints to explore problem spaces, iterating with screenshots and visual markup instead of code, and building simple web applications that integrate with Rhino.

The workshop concludes with a series of case studies demonstrating how Runchat can connect Rhino with other platforms, such as Google Maps and Google Sheets, and how generative models are beginning to support more complex parts of the design process, including site research and early-stage planning.

Day 1: Generative Communication

• Generating photorealistic renders from Rhino screenshots
• Converting screenshots to stylised drawings and diagrams for visual storytelling
• Producing quick site mockups from Rhino perspective views
• Generating concept design variations from simple massing models
• Automating concept design research using search tools
• Creating photoreal videos by interpolating Rhino screenshots
• Generating and importing 3D models and Gaussian splats for concept design
• Generating and publishing interactive websites, layouts, and presentations

Day 2: Claude AI in Rhino

• Writing, running and debugging Rhino Python scripts with Claude
• Providing visual feedback to improve scripts using screenshots
• Creating custom, reusable design tools from generated Python scripts
• Running generative design models in Grasshopper for automated 3D model and image generation
• Integrating ThreeJS simulations for complex modelling and analysis with Rhino

Day 3: Practice Automation

• Case Study: Using Google Maps in Rhino
• Case Study: Using Google Sheets in Rhino and Grasshopper
• Case Study: Automating Site Research
• Case Study: Drafting Town Planning Applications

Course requirements: Intermediate knowledge of Rhino is required.

Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 295 (+VAT). Full-time students and university teachers receive a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Cademy xyz new resources for Grasshopper

 This month, Cademy xyz has published two resources

 to help you build stronger foundations in Grasshopper 3D.

Stop trying to learn all of Grasshopper 3D Component
Most beginners get overwhelmed by hundreds of components. Master the 20% of nodes that do 80% of the work with our new guide.

Cable Design in Grasshopper 3d: Kangaroo

Simulate realistic cables that maintain tension and flow. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to create dynamic, form-found cables in Grasshopper 3D using the Kangaroo physics engine.

Grasshopper 3D Masterclass: Dates

• March 21-22, 2026
• April 11-12, 2026

Registration and more information...

ROB|ARCH 2026: Special Session Announced - Workshops and Registration Open!

ROB|ARCH 2026 (August 24-28 in Aarhus, Denmark) is fast approaching.

The organizers invite you to contribute through the Call for this year's Special Session and to explore its intensive 3-day workshop program. The Early Bird registration is now open!

"As part of the ROB|ARCH 2026 conference, we invite the community to contribute to the Special Session, a dedicated platform for work‑in‑progress research, artistic or experimental work, student projects, and design explorations that would benefit from peer discussion but are not intended for inclusion in the conference proceedings."

"Continuing the ROB|ARCH tradition, the Special Session celebrates emerging ideas, speculative directions, and innovative prototypes that advance discourse within robotic fabrication for architecture, design and fabrication, in relation to the conference theme Detangling Dependencies."

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Window Atlas Graz & Door Atlas Graz – 3D Documentation of Architectural Elements

TU Graz would like to share two recent publications: Fensteratlas Graz and Türatlas Graz, edited by Milena Stavric, Urs Hirschberg, and Britta Nader at Graz University of Technology. 

The books document a wide range of historic windows and doors from Graz, reconstructed through detailed 3D models and analytical drawings. The elements are carefully modeled to reveal their construction logic and components—from window frames and shutters to door panels, handles, hinges, locks, and opening mechanisms.

The atlases combine 3D visualizations, exploded views, typological comparisons, and construction details, offering a useful reference for architects, educators, and students interested in precise architectural modeling.

The books are available as free e-books, and printed editions can also be ordered.

Window Atlas free e-book... 

Door Atlas free e-book... 

Window Atlass printed edition... 

Door Atlas printed edition... 

Landscape Design Workflow with RhinoLands

Landscape Design Workflows with RhinoLands

March 17, 2026, at 10 AM CET

Online Webinar

Looking for a professional landscape architecture software? We’re pleased to invite you to an upcoming RhinoLands webinar on March 17 at 10:00 AM CET.

This session is designed for professionals and teams who want to improve their landscape design workflow and get more value from RhinoLands in real projects. Whether you are new to RhinoLands or already using it, this webinar will help you better understand how to work more efficiently and create stronger technical and visual project presentations.

What to expect

During the webinar, you'll explore key RhinoLands workflows and practical features that support landscape architecture and urban design projects, including:

• Efficient project setup and workflow tips
• Drawing and technical documentation workflows
• 3D modeling and project presentation improvements
• Practical examples for landscape design workflows
• Live Q&A session

More information and registrations here...

Rhino User Webinar: CAD Workflows for Furniture Design - New recorded webinar now available!

 

Watch now the latest Rhino User Webinar: Behind the model - CAD Workflows for Furniture Design

If you're interested in furniture design and Rhino workflows, take the time to watch this recorded webinar and learn from Ditte Willads Petersen how to build cleaner, lighter, and more efficient 3D models for use across different software, using mesh, NURBS, and SubD geometry.

Through practical examples from furniture design projects from Muuto, she demonstrates soft modelling techniques and structured CAD approaches that help make Rhino models more predictable, organised, and ready for architectural and interior design applications.

Watch the video now...

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RhinoArtisan 6.7

RhinoArtisan 6.7 now includes Assistant, a new intelligent capability built directly inside your jewelry workflow.

Instead of relying on keywords, Assistant understands meaning, jewelry language, attributes, and context. It learns from your entire design history across RhinoArtisan, Rhino, Matrix, RhinoGold, and MatrixGold files, allowing you to instantly find designs, similar pieces, pricing data, collections, and production details simply by asking in natural language. 

Assistant works directly with real geometry and executes the commands that already exist inside RhinoArtisan. By simply writing in natural language, you can modify stone geometry following existing concepts, control weight and prepare designs for production, generate presentation-ready renders by describing materials or lighting, automatically create technical reports, validate manufacturing requirements, and activate manufacturing mode with automatic pricing.

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ExactFlat Pattern Making by Sabit

Unlock the full potential of your design and manufacturing workflows by mastering 3D-to-2D digital pattern creation inside Rhino using the ExactFlat plugin with this course given by Rhino's Authorised Reseller, Sabit.

This hands-on, practice-oriented course teaches you how to turn complex 3D shapes into accurate, production-ready 2D patterns — with realistic simulation of material properties and distortion control. 
From model preparation through flattening, quality control, and export for fabrication, you’ll gain real skills you can apply immediately to upholstery, soft goods, composites, and industrial design projects.

What you’ll get:

• 100% hands-on, practical training using real ExactFlat workflows
• Deep dive into professional 3D-to-2D patterning techniques
• Personalised guidance from an expert Rhino & ExactFlat instructor
• Skills that are directly applicable to real manufacturing and product design
• Flexible schedule adjusted to your time zone and availability
• Live lessons with real-time feedback and mentorship 

Skills you’ll learn:

• Preparing 3D geometry for flattening with mesh optimisation
• Understanding material properties, strain, and distortion control
• Flattening complex surfaces into precise 2D patterns
• Adding seam allowances, notches, and alignment markers
• Validating pattern quality with analysis tools
• Exporting layouts ready for laser cutting, CNC, or digital printing
• Building reliable workflows for upholstery, soft goods, and composite fabrication 

Software requirements:

• Rhino (latest version recommended)
• ExactFlat plugin installed
• Basic Rhino modelling knowledge recommended 

Format: Live one-on-one training sessions
Interactive lessons with direct instructor support

Next course start: 10 March 2026 (dates may vary)

Duration: 7 sessions, 10 hours total

Language: English, Polish 

More information and registration here ...

Pininfarina Academy - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER SCHOOL in Advanced Design & DfMA (July 6-17, 2026)

Pininfarina Academy - ARCHITECTURE SUMMER SCHOOL in Advanced Design & DfMA

Torino (Italy)
July 6-17, 2026

"Pininfarina Academy is a series of benchmark programs in the field of advanced design education. We aim to inspire and prepare the next generation of designers, with conceptual and practical tools to address the challenges of the 21st century with creativity, competence and innovative vision."

The Pininfarina Architecture Summer Course in Turin, Italy, is an exclusive two-week program for international architecture students, offering a cutting-edge educational experience in innovative design methodologies and advanced technological tools.

Participants will engage in workshops, on-site visits, and collaborative projects that emphasize Pininfarina’s core values of elegance, purity, and innovation, culminating in a final presentation to industry experts.

The course also explores the transition from automotive to architectural design while immersing students in Turin’s rich architectural heritage and fostering skills in concept design, UX definition, and spatial coordination.

Pininfarina Academy - Summer School 2025 - Experience recap...

Complete details and application...

Ladybug Tools and IronBug online workshop, April 15-17 (McNeel Europe)

Tutors: Mateo Barbero,  Adrian Krezlik, Julia Karnas

April 15-17, 2026

10 AM-5 PM CEST (Barcelona)

Hosted on Zoom by McNeel Europe

Join us for a focused, hands-on three-day workshop on energy simulation and thermal comfort modelling using Rhino and Grasshopper, with a special emphasis on robust workflows with Ladybug Tools and advanced HVAC system simulation using IronBug, hosted in person by Dosta Tec and led by energy engineer Mateo Barbero, architect Adrian Krezlik, and energy modeller Julia Karnas.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Build and calibrate multi-zone energy models
• Know the basic of setting up a detailed HVAC systems using IronBug
• Evaluate operational energy use and carbon intensity
• Model and interpret most common thermal comfort metrics
• Integrate energy and comfort analysis into early-stage design workflows

Day 1: Foundations of Climate & Energy Modelling

The first day establishes the theoretical and computational foundations of

building energy modelling. 

• Climate modelling in the AEC context
• Future climate scenarios and its modelling
• Weather data
• Introduction to Ladybug Tools interface and workflows
• Weather data analysis and radiation studies
• Building a simple energy model in Honeybee
• Best practices for geometry, zoning, and simulation setup

Day 2 : Detailed Energy Simulation & Thermal Comfort (with IronBug)

The second day focuses on advancing from simplified models to technically

rigorous simulations, including HVAC system modelling through IronBug.

• Develop a detailed multi-zone energy model
• Define program schedules, internal loads, and occupancy profiles
• Assign construction assemblies and material properties
• Analyse energy intensity and end-use breakdown
• Evaluate operational carbon intensity
• Introduction to IronBug
• HVAC system modelling logic
• System components and configuration
• Linking HVAC systems to thermal zones

Day 3: Comfort Modelling

The final day introduces thermal comfort modelling, positioned within the

broader framework of energy demand and occupant comfort.

• PMV/PPD metrics
• Adaptive comfort models
• Overheating risk assessment
• Comfort-based design optimisation strategies
• Material properties and thermal mass

Course requirements:  The training is tailored for architects, engineers, and designers seeking greater technical control over building performance modelling. Intermediate knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper is required.

Software requirement: Rhino 8

Online course fees for each course: EUR 395 (+VAT). Full-time students and university teachers receive a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.

Maximum number of participants for each course: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be canceled 15 days before.

Course language: English

Educational seats are limited. Sign up now by contacting Verena!

Rhino User Webinar: Adaptive Architecture

 Rhino User Webinar

Adaptive Architecture

March 4, 2026 - 4:00 PM (CET) 

In this webinar, we will look at ways to create adaptive buildings that adjust their design to surroundings, such as trees on the site. This design approach is useful in the early stages when data is insufficient, when it is not possible to visit the proposed construction site, or when the location itself is not yet known. 

This kind of task needs quick and flexible solutions that let you change the design in the future without extra effort, while keeping the main ideas that the architect put into it. That's why we'll use Grasshopper for modeling and AI tools for renders.

About the speaker:

Albert Sumin is an Architect and Computational Designer at Coop Himmelb(l)au (Vienna, Austria). He is also an Autodesk Certified Professional Revit Architecture and MEP, and an Autodesk Expert Elite Alumni. He contributes with lectures and workshops at PAAcademy, Design Morphine and MARCH School.

Complete details and registration...

Rhino User Webinar: Shaping a Wooden Landscape - New recorded webinar now available!

 

Watch now the latest Rhino User Webinar: Shaping a Wooden Landscape

If you're interested in digital timber design and construction, take the time to watch this recorded webinar and learn from Arsenii Bychkov how the 'wooden landscape' of the KJ Den Haag residential tower was designed, resulting in a 9,000 m² double-curved wooden ceiling.

Watch the video now...

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Upcoming Dates Cademy Workshops

Cademy has announced new dates (March-April 2026) for their upcoming Rhinoceros and Grasshopper online training sessions.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your skills or explore advanced workflows, these courses are designed to help you master computational design tools.

• Computational Design Wksp
  March, Sat 7 - Sun 8 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET

• Grasshopper Masterclass
  March, Sat 21 - Sun 22 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  April, Sat 18 - Sun 19 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  
  
• Rhinoceros Masterclass
  March, Sat 21 - Sun 22 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET
  April Sat 18 - Sun 19 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  
  
• Ad Parametric Texture Workshop
  April, Sat 18 - Sun 19 | 07:00 to 14:00 PST
  April, Sat 18 - Sun 19 | 08:00 to 15:00 CET

Complete details and registration...

 

Rhino user Webinar: Behind the model - CAD Workflows for Furniture Design

Rhino User Webinar

Behind the model: CAD Workflows for Furniture Design

 25th February 2026 at 4:30 pm (CET) 

In this webinar, Ditte Willads Petersen shares practical Rhino workflows in furniture design. The session focuses on cleaning and organizing 3D models, reducing file size, and working with mesh, NURBS and SubD geometry to create files that are easy to use across different 3D softwares.
Through examples from furniture design projects, she will demonstrate soft modeling techniques and structured CAD approaches that help make Rhino models more efficient, predictable, and ready for use in architectural and interior design contexts.

Ditte Willads Petersen is a CAD Designer and Design Developer at Muuto, working at the intersection of furniture design and Rhino-based 3D workflows. She is responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality 2D and 3D models, with a focus on structured CAD processes, file optimization, and advanced soft modeling of upholstered furniture.
She has a background from the Royal Danish Academy with a bachelor in Industrial Design and Ceramics and a Masters in Furniture Design.

Complete details and registration...

Ant: Your AI copilot for Grasshopper - New plugin on food4Rhino

Ant is a new AI plugin that builds, modifies, and explains Grasshopper definitions for you, directly inside the interface.

Unlike generic AI chat tools, Ant can "see" what you are working on. You simply select a part of your definition (or the whole thing), open the command panel, and tell Ant what to do. 

It translates the actual logic of your components and wires into a structured format the Large Language Model (LLM) can understand. The AI analyzes this data and sends back precise instructions, which Ant executes directly in your Grasshopper canvas.

Here is exactly how Ant helps you:

• Turn text into nodes: Type "Create a Voronoi pattern on this surface," and Ant will place and connect the components for you.
• Write Code instantly: Need a complex loop? tell Ant to "Write a C# script to randomize these panels," and it will generate the code inside a script component.
• Understand definitions: Select a messy cluster of components and ask, "How does this logic work?" to get a clear explanation.

Start designing and let Ant do the heavy lifting!

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Mastering Scan-to-Model Workflows in Rhino 8 by Sabit

McNeel Europe is excited to announce a technical webinar delivered by its reseller Sabit, focused on one of the most transformative updates in Rhino 8: the new Reverse Engineering workflow.

Many designers and engineers working in Rhino 5, 6, or 7 have long struggled with "dirty" mesh data and time-consuming manual tracing. Rhino 8 introduces a fundamental shift with tools like ShrinkWrap and QuadRemesh, making mesh-to-CAD processes faster and more intuitive than ever before.

They will skip the basics of scanning and dive straight into the technical challenge of converting raw mesh data into production-ready geometry.

Key Topics:

• ShrinkWrap: Creating watertight solids from damaged or incomplete meshes in a single click.
• QuadRemesh + SubD: Converting chaotic scan data into clean, editable, and structured topology.
  
• Mesh to NURBS: Professional techniques to prepare your models for manufacturing and CAD export.
  
• Workflow Optimization: Leveraging the new UI and Auto C-Plane to reduce repetitive tasks.

Event Details:

• Date: March 3, 2026
• Time: 19:00 (CET)
  
• Location: Online
  
• Language: Polish 🇵🇱
  
• Expert: Anna Smigielska-Raczka

This session is ideal for Polish-speaking Rhino users looking to evaluate the ROI of upgrading to version 8 and for professionals seeking to optimize their reverse engineering speed.

More information and registration here ...

Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting by Simply Rhino

Simply Rhino have announced the upcoming Grasshopper UK User Group Meeting which will take place at PLP Architecture in London on Tuesday 17th March.

Presentations will be from:

• PLP Architecture (Adaptive Panelisation Workflows for Double-Curved Surfaces), 
• Dr Milad Showkatbakhsh - Director of the EmTech programme at the AA in London (Architecture in the interface of Nature’s Logic and Machine’s reasoning),
• Bimorph (Official Release: Rhino.Inside.AutoCAD), 
• AKT II (the AKT II Computational Design team)  
• McNeel team: Scott Davidson, Andrew Le Bihan and Luis Fraguada (the Rhino and Grasshopper developers). 

Booking is essential for the evening meeting and you can book your free place now!

Date: 17th March 2026

Time: 18:30-20:30

More information and registration here ...

RhinoCFD v3: Professional CFD Analysis Now Fully Optimized for Rhino 8

RhinoCFD v3 brings professional-grade Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) directly into the Rhino 8 environment. This latest release officially establishes compatibility with Rhino 8, allowing users to leverage the platform's updated interface and improved performance while performing complex fluid and thermal simulations entirely within their CAD workspace.

Powered by the brand-new PHOENICS 2025 v1.0 engine, the update introduces a decoupled Monitor Plot Window. This feature allows designers to track convergence, residuals, and spot values in real-time without impacting the responsiveness of the Rhino interface. Simulation setup is now more intuitive than ever; the computational grid reacts instantaneously to geometry changes—such as moving, adding, or copying objects—making the design-to-analysis loop faster and less error-prone.

Beyond performance, the update expands physical modelling capabilities with the addition of the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model for aerospace/external flows and advanced VOF boiling and condensation mechanisms. Post-processing is similarly enhanced, enabling users to apply custom mathematical expressions to results and automatically visualize critical data points with new minimum/maximum markers.

By maintaining the entire simulation workflow within Rhino, RhinoCFD v3 eliminates the need for cumbersome geometry exports, making high-fidelity engineering analysis a seamless part of the modern design process.

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Python 3 in Grasshopper - Free workshop (4th March 2026 14:00 - 16:00 CET)

Python 3 in Grasshopper - Go beyond visual programming 

Free workshop

4th March 2026 14:00 - 16:00 CET

Benefits of joining:

• Use Python 3 to do things that are hard or slow with standard Grasshopper components
• Reduce wire chaos by moving logic into clear, easy-to-read scripts
• Use AI as your personal coding assistant in Grasshopper

In this workshop Kris Wojsław from LearnGrasshopper.com and Sverre Magnus Haakonsen (PhD Computational Designer) will show how Python 3 in Rhino 8 can make your Grasshopper work easier, faster, and more flexible. You will see how to import useful libraries, replace messy groups of components with short scripts, and use AI tools in a safe and practical way.

Claim a FREE spot here...

 

Learn on the Go!

Exciting news from Rhino3D.Education! We’ve made significant enhancements for mobile learning, allowing you to watch lessons, resume where you left off, and even learn offline, all from your phone. Now you can easily fit learning into your daily routine, whether during your commute or at home.

The mobile apps provide a full learning experience on any device, even without Wi-Fi.

For Android users: The app is live on Google Play and supports offline use. You can download the course materials to learn offline. Your progress syncs automatically when you’re back online.

Download the app for Android here.

For iOS users: The app now includes a new download manager for easier offline learning and better control over your downloads.

Download the app for iOS here

Both platforms offer great options for learning. These features help anyone study on the go without issues like buffering or data limits.

Check out Rhino3D.Education for the latest courses on Rhino, Grasshopper, and more!

 

Rhino2CATT — Create Complete CATT-Acoustic Models Directly Inside Rhino

Rhino2CATT allows acousticians, architects, and designers to prepare complete CATT-Acoustic models directly within Rhino. 

Users can model geometry, assign custom acoustic materials with frequency-dependent absorption and scattering coefficients, define sources and receivers, and export the complete setup to CATT-Acoustic with a single click. With its dockable panel, Rhino2CATT integrates seamlessly into the Rhino environment, streamlining model modifications and optimization, making them faster, easier, and fully integrated with Rhino and Grasshopper workflows. Built on algorithms trusted by world-renowned acousticians, Rhino2CATT ensures efficient and accurate model setup.

Key features include automatic geometry export with vertex optimization, custom material libraries, and custom directivity and spectra databases for sound sources. Export your model to CATT-ready files (.geo, .loc) with a single click for a highly efficient Rhino-to-CATT workflow. BIM-based workflows are also supported via Rhino.Inside.Revit, ensuring smooth collaboration between architectural and acoustic modeling processes.

Ideal for designing concert halls, lecture rooms, and other spaces, Rhino2CATT provides a fast, intuitive way to set up and optimize accurate CATT-Acoustic models entirely within the familiar Rhino environment.

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Rhino User Webinar: Shaping a Wooden Landscape

 

 Rhino User Webinar: Shaping a Wooden Landscape

Designing a Double-Curved Timber Ceiling with Rhino & Grasshopper

February 11, 2026 - 4:00 PM (CET) 

Let’s explore the “wooden landscape” of the KJ Den Haag residential tower designed by Powerhouse Company. During the webinar, we will take a closer look at one of the project’s key features, a 9,000 m² double-curved wooden ceiling. Using this case study, we'll show how Rhino and Grasshopper support the development of complex geometries from early sketches to final construction. Participants will also learn how architects can use Grasshopper to build custom tools for analysis, shape optimization, and visualization, and how parametric workflows help solve real-world design challenges. 

About the speaker:

Arsenii Bychkov is an architect and computational designer at Powerhouse Company in Rotterdam. He is a graduate of the Moscow Architecture Institute, with a practice focused on conceptual and early-stage design across a wide range of typologies, from residential developments to complex public buildings. His work sits at the intersection of architectural design and digital technologies, using innovative approaches to translate geometric complexity into clear spatial concepts.

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CDFAM Computational Design Symposium in Barcelona, April 8-9

CDFAM Computational Design Symposium
April 8-9, 2026, in Barcelona

CDFAM Barcelona will bring together the leading experts in Computational Design, AI, and Machine Learning in Engineering and Architecture for two days of knowledge sharing, networking, and tapas.

The two-day in-person event features presentations from industry, academia, and software development to share the latest approaches to design and engineering, including Arup, Airbus, Augmenta, Nike, Neural Concept, nTop, PhysicsX, Synera, Siemens, Rafinex, Generative Engineering, and more, including the latest from McNeel, of course.

Register with the code Rhino20 for a 20% discount upon registration and join us on the Mediterranean coast to learn from and connect with the leading innovators across design domains.

Register here...

Algorithmic Urban Design in Grasshopper: Data-Driven Site Analysis & Massing

 

Algorithmic Urban Design in Grasshopper: Data-Driven Site Analysis & Massing Online workshop January 31-February 1, 2026 Designing urban projects on complex terrain can be challenging. Still, digital tools and parametric methods enable us to better understand a site and efficiently explore multiple design possibilities. This workshop focuses on reading the landscape first, using data and environmental conditions to guide design decisions rather than relying solely on intuition. You will learn how to perform four key site analyses: sunlight exposure, terrain slope, vegetation density, and visibility, and transform raw data into clear visual diagrams. These analyses then serve as inputs to a generative design workflow that suggests optimal building positions and massing. The entire process is developed step by step in Grasshopper for Rhino, providing a practical strategy for early-stage urban design in any context. What You’ll Learn Creative algorithmic thinking and problem-solving Analyzing complex terrain geometry (Sunlight + Slope + Vegetation + Visibility) How to create your own custom analysis method from scratch Data-driven design strategies Generative approach to urban design Tips & tricks for creating efficient and organized Grasshopper definitions About the instructor: Ognjen Graovac is an architect and computational designer from Belgrade focused on parametric design and digital workflows. He founded Algorithmic Architecture, has contributed to projects such as Madison Square Garden in Las Vegas, develops open-source Grasshopper plugins, and is an award-winning competition architect. Register now...

Rhino User Webinar: Computational Modelling of Existing Tunnels - New recorded webinar now available!

Did you miss the latest Rhino User Webinar live? You can watch the recording now!

If you are into civil engineering, you might be interested in seeing how Mattia Bressanelli, R&D Lead at TECNESYSTRA Advanced Tunneling, showcases computational modelling of existing tunnels that have challenging geometries using custom-built Grasshopper components.

Watch the video now...

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Arkitekter og KI conference - Oslo, Norway (February 5, 2026)

Arkitekter og KI conference
Oslo, Norway (February 5, 2026)

Come and discover what architects can achieve when they unlock new superpowers with artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is transforming architects' everyday work. How does it change the way we work, collaborate, and think about design? At this conference, architects will share their experiences, present concrete examples, and highlight practical strategies for enabling new AI-powered workflows in offices.

We will explore both the challenges and the opportunities, and you will gain inspiration, insights, and hands-on knowledge that you can apply directly to your own practice.

This is a conference you won’t want to miss—whether you are a manager, technology leader, or design architect. You’ll get an honest and practical look at how artificial intelligence is already becoming a valuable tool in the architect’s toolbox—and what it means for you today.

Luis Fraguada from McNeel is one of the speakers.

Details and registration... 

New Year, New Blocks!

The SAVANNA3D library has been enhanced with new models to better support your upcoming projects in 2026.

This month’s update features essential items for kitchens and laundry rooms, including high-end appliances and practical fixtures designed to enhance the realism of your 3D designs. We encourage you to log in and explore the latest additions to improve your interior renderings. 

SAVANNA3D is a well-curated library featuring over 1,600 intricately designed 3D architectural models, all available in the user-friendly 3DM file format. Additionally, it features a diverse array of parametric Grasshopper definitions, enabling users to create customized architectural designs with flexibility and ease.

Buy online!

You can also buy SAVANNA3D bundled with VisualARQ, a BIM software designed for use with Rhino versions 7 and 8. 

Buy online!