Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on to solve the “messy geometry” issues we often face when importing OpenStreetMap data into Rhino.
It’s called ArchiKEK. It’s a web-based engine that processes OSM data and generates native Rhino (.3dm) files.
The main difference from other tools: Instead of giving you triangulated meshes that are hard to edit, ArchiKEK attempts to generate clean, closed extrusions (polysurfaces) wherever possible.
Key Features:
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Layer Organization: Buildings, Roads, Green Areas, and Water come in separate layers.
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Clean Geometry: Uses an ear-clipping algorithm to minimize bad topology.
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Smart Data: Estimates heights for buildings missing height data in OSM.
Pricing: The 2D SVG/DXF map generator is completely free. The 3D model export is paid (per export) to support the server and development costs, but you can preview the geometry in the browser before downloading.
I’d love to get feedback from the Rhino community on the geometry quality.
Link: https://archikek.com
Thanks!