Eddy3D is a Rhino/Grasshopper plugin for urban-scale wind comfort analysis. With a straightforward user interface based on Grasshopper and Rhino, it enables wind ventilation, annual wind comfort, facade pressure analysis and outdoor thermal comfort.
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Eddy3D is a Rhino/Grasshopper plugin designed for urban-scale wind comfort analysis. Developed for architects and engineers, it simplifies complex CFD simulations with an intuitive interface integrated into Grasshopper and Rhino. Eddy3D allows users to conduct wind ventilation analysis, annual wind comfort evaluations, facade pressure studies and outdoor thermal comfort evaluations, making it a powerful tool for assessing outdoor thermal comfort in urban and architectural contexts.
Unlike traditional CFD tools with steep learning curves, Eddy3D offers a user-friendly approach while still allowing advanced users to extend its functionality dynamically. It is ideal for applications ranging from designing better-ventilated spaces to optimizing building layouts for wind and comfort performance. The plugin supports both educational and professional use, enabling more efficient and sustainable urban designs.
Eddy3D embodies this interdisciplinary expertise, bridging computational design, building performance, and sustainability with cutting-edge tools for wind and thermal analysis.
