DIVA-for-Rhino is a highly optimized daylighting and energy modeling plug-in for Rhinoceros, a NURBS modeling software. The plug-in was initially developed at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and is distributed by Solemma LLC. DIVA-for-Rhino allows users to carry out a series of environmental performance evaluations of individual buildings and urban landscapes including Radiation Maps, Photorealistic Renderings, Climate-Based Daylighting Metrics, Annual and Individual Time Step Glare Analysis, LEED and CHPS Daylighting Compliance, and Single Thermal Zone Energy and Load Calculations.

Step 1: Download and Install DIVA for Rhino.

1. You need at least Rhino 4.0 SR9 to run DIVA.
2. You need to close Rhino before running the setup file.
3. If you are reinstalling DIVA-for-Rhino it is recommended that you first manually delete C:\DIVA and all of its subdirectories

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Step 2: Get a License

Free Trial License

Included with the software installation above. After 30 days this license will expire.

Educational License

A free license for students and educators which expires annually on July 1st.

Professional License

A commercial single-user license costing $470 USD.

Site License

A license server for multiple users.