Software

All exercises are based on the following software packages. Note that you will be needing a Windows computer to run ClimateStudio.

Rhinoceros 3D

Rhinoceros forms the CAD backbone of all environmental analysis tools that we will be using in this class. Students should have a working version of Rhinoceros 6 or 7 installed on their laptops or workstations. For studetns enrolled in 4.401/4.464. the MIT Department of Architecture provides free Rhino access to all students.

ClimateStudio

ClimateStudio is a highly optimized daylighting and energy modeling plug-in for Rhino. Simulation-based design exercises on this web site are based on ClimateStudio. Students will receive a download link and an MIT-wide, educational site license code for ClimateStudio during the first week of classes. If you are a student enrolled at another university, reach out to your ClimateStudio ambassador or encourage an instructor at your institution to contact Solemma.