The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
presented by Environment for Revit®
How to combine Rhino & Revit® into a Landscape Architect’s Dream
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has revolutionized construction, offering a collaborative, data-rich environment. Yet, many designers, particularly landscape architects, find the initial spark of creativity ignited in the free-form world of Rhino. This presents a challenge: translating conceptual designs into the structured realm of Revit.
A new bridge – inspired by the leading workflows
This is where the power of integration comes in, with the Environment for Revit® add-on. It provides tools like the ‘Rhino Assets’ that are bridging this gap, allowing designers to seamlessly transition from the organic flow of Rhino into the detailed precision of Revit. Turning the conceptual dream into actual construction document.
To illustrate this idea, we want to feature the work of landscape architect Nur Saad, winner of the Print Your Dream competition. The competition, a joint initiative by Ackerstein Group and the Israeli Association of Landscape Architects, challenged designers to reimagine urban spaces using 3D concrete printing.
Saad’s design process is a testament to this integrated workflow. “I always start with sketches,” she says, echoing the sentiment of many designers who find inspiration in the free-form exploration of ideas. As her concepts evolve, she transitions to Rhino to refine her vision. “Rhino allowed me to create a seamless design that could be easily customized,” she explains, highlighting the software’s flexibility in bringing abstract ideas into tangible form.
Concept: Sketch to Rhino. Image by Nur Saad.
This synergy between software is not just about usability; it’s about enhancing creativity. By removing the barriers between design and BIM, designers can focus on innovation without sacrificing practicality. The result is a more efficient, collaborative and more successful project outcome overall.
The smooth transition from Rhino to Revit allows designers to sketch and deliver truly exceptional projects.
The Rhino Assets tool – simplicity is the magic
The ‘Rhino Assets’ tool by Environment for Revit® is designed specifically for landscape architects to streamline this interoperability. The beauty of this solution lies in its simplicity. It allows users of all disciplines to leverage the strengths of both platforms. Designers continue to work freely in Rhino, while the tool smoothly transfers their concepts into the BIM environment. This seamless integration saves time, fosters collaboration, and allows anyone on the project to access Rhino geometry directly within Revit through the intuitive interface. Objects are effortlessly converted into customizable Revit families, preserving materials and design intent.
Importing a rhino topography into Revit native Toposolid
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The impact of this new tool has been transformative not only for landscape architects but for many designers within the AEC industry. It demonstrates how the true potential emerges when you optimize the strengths of both Rhino and Revit, by making the transition between the two easy and fast. That’s the power of our new ‘Rhino Assets’ tool!
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Published on August 29, 2024
