Is it possible to convert a Rhino 3D model to a geometry model compatible for an energy simulation?

Hello everyone!

I am currently working on an energy simulation project using OpenStudio (OSM) and I received a 3D model from the architect, built in Rhino. I was wondering if there is a way to convert this geometry into a format compatible with OSM.

After doing some research, the only solution I found was Pollination, which seems to be able to handle this type of workflow, but from what I gathered, it appears to be limited to Revit models. I am not sure whether it also supports Rhino files, or if there is another approach entirely that I might be missing.

I would be very grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction or share any leads on how to tackle this.

Thank you in advance!

Andrés :smiley:

Pollination has a Rhino counterpart. Rhino Plugin

Hi Remy! Thank you for your answer. I am aware that this plugin exist, but it seems it’s just for environmental analysis. I need to convert this geometry in a working geometry for my energy sim, so I’m basically looking for a workaround to save time and not model it manually.

That’s not true @AESB99 , pollination rhino can also do energy model geometry processing:

Getting Started in Rhino | Pollination Docs

Oh thank you for this info @remyweather . Forgive my ignorance, it’s the first time I use this flow work and when I opened it for the first time I only saw this (see picture). And thank you for the video, it has been very helpful :slight_smile:

No problem @AESB99 ! I think to do the energy model geo processing you will eventually need to pay. the free pollination rhino plugin is just for the enviro analysis, i think. there is a free trial however.

Yes! There is a free trial, I’m testing it out. Thanks for the help :smiley: