Archi-Tech Talk E4: Foster + Partners Applied R+D Team Release Cyclops

Cyclops has arrived! 🚀 In this episode, we sit down with the Applied Research + Development (ARD) team at Foster + Partners to explore Cyclops — their brand new, free plugin for Grasshopper in Rhino 3D. Cyclops supercharges environmental analysis by leveraging the power of GPU-based raytracing using NVIDIA’s OptiX framework. Developed with sustainability and performance in mind, Cyclops makes real-time feedback on environmental conditions like daylight and solar exposure radically faster and more accessible. Whether you're an architect, designer, or Grasshopper enthusiast, this is a major leap forward in computational design tools. Martha Tsigkari – Head of Applied R+D Oscar Borgström – Associate Partner Wojtek Karnowka – Design System Analyst 👉 Download Cyclops: https://cyclops.fosterandpartners.com/ 👉 More from Foster + Partners ARD: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/peo... 🎯 Topics Covered: What is Cyclops and why was it developed? The power of GPU vs CPU in environmental simulations Real-world use cases inside Foster + Partners How Cyclops helps architects design more sustainably Why it’s being released as a free tool #CyclopsPlugin #FosterAndPartners #Grasshopper3D #Rhino3D #SustainableDesign #GPUraytracing #ArchitectureTechnology #ARDteam