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Friday, November 11 2022

VisualARQ, Flexible BIM tools for Rhino

Learn all VisualARQ features to develop a project of architecture in 3D and all produce its 2D documentation

For more information and enroll in this free course, please go to: VisualARQ

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The Foster + Partners Applied R+D team has developed Cyclops, a free, bespoke design plugin for Grasshopper in Rhino.

Cyclops is a ray-tracing analysis plugin for Grasshopper that utilizes the power of modern GPUs to accelerate environmental simulations. It supports a range of analyses, including radiation, sunlight, and daylight, and can efficiently manage large-scale, complex geometries and high-density analyses.

Cyclops seamlessly integrates into existing workflows and provides analytical feedback to designers in real-time. It turbocharges ray tracing simulations that are fundamental for environmental analyses.

Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner and Head of Applied R+D, Foster + Partners, said: “Cyclops is the latest iteration of a tool that we have been extensively developing, refining, and actively using on projects, over the past fifteen years. During this time, we have experimented with different technologies and user interfaces, allowing designers to run environmental analyses that used to take hours, or even days, in a matter of seconds. We believe that Cyclops will play an important role in supporting positive change within the architectural and engineering industry – enhancing sustainability across a wide range of global projects.

The development of Cyclops is driven by Foster + Partners’ commitment to sustainability. It is being released as a free plugin to encourage widespread adoption and the integration of more sustainable design practices across the industry.

Cyclops also enhances the professional development of junior designers by allowing them to rapidly gauge their designs' performance in real-time. In doing so, they will quickly develop an intuition for what makes a building or master plan perform better.

Cyclops is in a beta phase and includes a 90-day expiry period. An upgrade will be required within 90 days to renew the expiry and ensure access to the latest updates.

Find out more and install the Cyclops plugin...


 Are you an architect struggling to integrate Rhino, Grasshopper, or Rhino.Inside.Revit into your workflow? Do you find the interfaces daunting, lack architect-specific tutorials, or feel unsure where to even begin with parametric design?

You're not alone. That's why How to Rhino, an Authorised Rhino Training Centre, is hosting a Free Online Rhino & Grasshopper for Architects Workshop from May 4th to May 14th.

Led by architects Dusan and Lazar, this workshop provides a clear, step-by-step path to mastering these powerful tools. Forget generic tutorials – this is tailored content designed by architects for architects, covering everything from basics to advanced applications.

What You'll Learn:

  • Rhino Confidence: Navigate the interface, understand core concepts, and start creating the complex geometries your projects demand.

  • Grasshopper Clarity: Demystify the logic, build practical scripts from scratch, and leverage parametric modeling for architectural design.

  • Revit Integration: Understand Rhino.Inside.Revit, connect Grasshopper to your BIM workflow, and learn how to seamlessly integrate the design and construction phases of the project.

This year, benefit not only from Dusan and Lazar's expertise but also from insights shared by special guest speakers from the industry!

Workshop Structure:

  • In-depth video lessons for all skill levels

  • Live interactive teaching sessions including QnA and discussion (15+ hours)

  • Bonus materials to support your learning

  • Certificate of attendance upon completion

Key Information:

  • When: May 4th - May 14th

  • Where: How to Rhino Skool Group

  • Investment: Free!

  • Access: Content available only during the workshop duration.

Limited spots are available, so make sure to join as soon as possible.




Become an Authorized Rhino Trainer (ART)
For Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina + Latin America

This training will be held in Spanish.

Authorized Rhino Trainers (ART) are technical experts who meet the requirements to deliver official Rhino training. Earning the ART credential places you in an exclusive network of instructors known for top‑quality teaching and certified by their regional McNeel office.

Why become an ART?
You gain visibility and credibility by having your courses listed on Rhino’s Training page. You also gain a professional edge, standing out from other trainers with an official credential backed by McNeel.


Upcoming Mandatory ART Candidate Training
(offered only twice a year)

Call for Applications: April - May 2025

Acceptance Notifications: May 12 - 16, 2025

Training Sessions: June 11 – 13 & June 18 – 20; Six live online sessions (Wed‑Fri, two consecutive weeks)


Already an ART for Rhino 6 or earlier?
You’ll need this course to renew your certification.

 Click here to register



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