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Definition
A 3D modelling software popular in architecture for its ability to handle complex, freeform geometry (NURBS curves and surfaces) that is difficult to model in BIM tools. Often used in the design stage for form exploration, Rhino is commonly extended with the parametric plugin Grasshopper.
Example
Zaha Hadid Architects used Rhino extensively to develop the flowing geometry of the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku (2012) before coordinating the project in BIM for construction.