LandsDesign V6 - Academic Licence
Licence Type
| Licence: | Academic |
| Suitable For: | Students, Educators, Academic Institutions |
| Pricing Model: | Perpetual licence — no recurring fees |
System Requirements
| OS: | Windows |
| RAM: | 8GB Minimum (32GB–64GB Recommended for large projects) |
| Graphics: | Dedicated GPU with 8GB+ VRAM recommended for stability |
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LandsDesign V6 Academic is the full-featured landscape design and BIM plugin for Rhino 3D, available at a significantly reduced price for eligible students, educators, and academic institutions. Functionally identical to the Commercial licence, it provides unrestricted access to the 1,800+ plant species database, dynamic terrain tools, parametric hardscape objects, irrigation design, and automated documentation.
A one-time purchase with no subscription fees. Proof of academic status is required at the time of purchase.
Key Features
- Full LandsDesign V6 Feature Set — No restrictions vs the Commercial licence.
- 1,800+ Plant Species Database — Detailed botanical data and customisable 2D/3D representations for every season.
- Dynamic Terrain Tools — Create terrains from 3D points, curves, or GIS data with cut-and-fill calculations.
- Parametric Hardscape Objects — Walls, fences, paths, and stairs that adapt automatically to terrain topography.
- Automated Documentation — Real-time planting plans, schedules, and labels that update as the model changes.
- Grasshopper Integration — Dedicated component library for parametric landscape automation.
Use Cases
- Landscape Architecture Students — Designing planting schemes, drainage details, and technical site plans for academic projects.
- Urban Design Students — Creating large-scale green infrastructure concepts with realistic vegetation and terrain.
- Educators — Teaching professional landscape BIM workflows within a Rhino-based curriculum.
Eligibility
- Full-time students enrolled at an accredited educational institution
- Faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions
- Proof of academic status required at purchase
- Not transferable — non-transferable
Compatibility
- Rhino Version — Requires Rhino 7 or Rhino 8
- Windows — Windows 11 or 10 (full feature set)
- macOS — Not supported. LandsDesign is Windows only.
FAQs
- Who is eligible? Full-time students and faculty at accredited educational institutions.
- Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
- Can I upgrade to Commercial later? Yes — contact us for upgrade pricing.
- Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
- Do I need Rhino separately? Yes. LandsDesign requires a separate Rhino 7 or 8 licence.