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Rhino-to-Revit BIM interoperability plugin

Rhino plugin enabling architects and engineers to create BIM-enriched models in Rhinoceros and seamlessly export to Revit or IFC format. Supports bidirectional data flow with properties, parameters, materials, and geometric accuracy preservation.

Early Stage
Founded Not publicly specified · Not publicly specified
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architects using Rhino for design must manually rebuild geometry in Revit for BIM coordination, losing design intent and duplicating work across platforms. Complex Rhino designs cannot be easily transferred to Revit with structural meaning, materials, and parameters intact, requiring time-consuming re-modeling and causing model synchronization issues across disciplines.

The Solution

Exports Rhino geometry as BIM objects with assigned properties directly into Revit families or IFC files. Preserves materials, parameters, and hierarchical structure. Supports import of IFC models into Rhino as editable geometry with property sets. Enables bidirectional coordination between Rhino design and Revit construction modeling workflows.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
Rhino Plugin
Integrations
Autodesk RevitIFC 2x3IFC 4GrasshopperAutodesk Dynamo
Disciplines
Architecture
Workflows
Design & BIM
Project Phases
Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Mixed-Use
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Rhinoceros model, BIM object definitions
Optional:Grasshopper scripts, Custom parameters, Material assignments, Level references, Family templates
Formats:3dm (Rhino native), IFC 2x3, IFC 4, Revit family files
Output
What you get
Format:BIM model exports and enriched geometry files
Fields:Revit family instances with geometry and parameters, IFC-compliant objects with property sets and classifications, Material and texture assignments, Custom parameters and properties, Hierarchical model structure, Level/storey associations, Adaptive component placements
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Geometric transformation and BIM data mapping engine (proprietary)
Accuracy:Maintains geometric accuracy within Rhino and Revit precision standards; parameter preservation depends on IFC schema compliance
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Not publicly specified
Compliance:Not publicly specified
API
Integration
Endpoint:Contact vendor for API access
Method:Not publicly documented
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Export parametric Rhino designs to Revit for structural and MEP coordination
  • ·Rapid BIM model generation from Rhino conceptual designs
  • ·Automated Revit family creation from Rhino geometry
  • ·Cross-platform design iteration with Revit teams
  • ·IFC model coordination and clash detection workflows
  • ·Integration of Grasshopper-generated geometry into Revit projects
PRICING

Pricing

Free
BEAM LITE version (free, limited features)
Pro
£295/year (BEAM PRO) or $675 USD equivalent
Enterprise
Custom pricing for 10+ licenses with team collaboration features
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
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