VisualARQ

is a comprehensive BIM (Building Information Modelling) plugin for Rhino, tailored for architects and designers. It adds parametric architectural objects like walls, doors, and windows, which can be easily customised. VisualARQ’s dynamic documentation capabilities allow users to generate real-time 2D drawings—floor plans, sections, and elevations—directly from 3D models, ensuring accuracy and consistency. It supports IFC file import/export, facilitating interoperability with other BIM software. Integration with Grasshopper enhances parametric design, allowing architects to automate tasks and manage complex geometries, providing a flexible yet robust design solution.

Key Features

1. Parametric Architectural Objects
VisualARQ enhances Rhino’s modelling capabilities by introducing parametric architectural elements. Designers can create and manipulate walls, doors, windows, columns, and more, with dimensions and properties that are easy to adjust. This flexibility is perfect for quick design iterations, allowing architects to refine layouts seamlessly.

2. Dynamic Documentation
With VisualARQ, creating accurate construction documents is streamlined. Designers can generate 2D plans, sections, and elevations that automatically update whenever changes are made to the 3D model. This real-time synchronisation ensures that all documentation remains consistent, reducing the risk of errors and improving project workflow.

3. Freeform Geometry Conversion to BIM
One of VisualARQ’s distinctive features is its ability to convert any freeform Rhino geometry into BIM objects. This allows architects to leverage Rhino’s powerful freeform modelling capabilities while still adhering to BIM standards. Designers can bring creative, non-standard shapes into their architectural projects, opening up new design possibilities.

4. Seamless Integration with Grasshopper
VisualARQ’s deep integration with Grasshopper provides advanced parametric design capabilities. Users can create custom parametric architectural components, automate repetitive tasks, and manage complex designs with Grasshopper scripts. This feature enhances design flexibility and enables architects to explore creative solutions efficiently.

5. Interoperability and IFC Support
The plugin supports the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format, a standard for open BIM data exchange. This ensures that projects can be easily shared with other BIM software like Revit, ArchiCAD, and Tekla, enabling seamless collaboration across platforms. VisualARQ’s ability to integrate into existing workflows makes it a practical tool for firms that require compatibility with other design software.

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VisualARQ