Pollination Rhino Plug-in

The Pollination plugin for Rhino allows you to import or export multiple file formats, including gbXML, IDF, OSM, GEM, IDM, and RAD files.

Read more - https://docs.pollination.cloud/user-manual/rhino-plugin/getting-started

The 3D feature to import into Speckel is in a testing phase, only available to Enterprise Plans. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to access this feature early and your are on a Practice Plan.

Setting Up Your Rhino Model

Setting up a model using the Pollination plugin for Rhino involves several key steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Install the Plug-in:

Ensure you have the latest version of the plugin installed. Read more.

Start a New Rhino Model:

Open Rhino, and you will find the Pollination toolbar added. If you cannot see it, type "POLLINATION" in the command line.

Create Building Geometry

Use Rhino's native tools or Pollination's additional drawing tools, create the building geometry, including walls, floors, roofs, and windows. Each zone represents a space with uniform temperature control.

Assign Spaces and Zones

Use the “Select Geometries” tool in the OpenStudio Plug-in to assign SketchUp groups as thermal zones. Ensure spaces are correctly assigned and named according to your energy model needs.

Add Building Elements

Use the Pollination plugin tools to add windows, doors, shading devices, and other elements. Assign construction materials to these elements using the properties tab.

Check and Validate the Model

Use the Pollination plugin diagnostic tools (PO_ValidateModel) to check for errors, such as unassigned surfaces or gaps between spaces.

Export the Model

Save the Rhino model. To export a gbXML, navigate to File>Export Selected and then select the Save as type as Green Building XML (*.xml).

Open in Speckel

Create a new Design and import the gbXML file into Speckel. Once converted, hit 'Save' and navigate to Levels. Select 'Detect Levels' and 'Detect'. Hit Save.