Elytra

Grasshopper plugin · v2.1.0.0 · updated 5/31/2026

Elytra — Adaptive Façade Panel Systems by GenFabTools 5 kinetic shading patterns driven by solar radiation: • Calyx — Triangular kinetic screen • Alae — Hexagonal fan screen • Iris — Radial petal aperture screen • Chitin — Rotating louver lattice • Tergite — Hinged rectangular panels All patterns achieve full solar coverage when closed. Part of the GenFabTools toolset — intelligent tools for the built environment. Visit: https://genfabtools.com

Install in Rhino Website Open in directory

Download v2.1.0.0

Elytra-2.1.0.0-rh8_19-win.yakWindows · Rhino 8.19
Elytra-2.1.0.0-rh7_29-win.yakWindows · Rhino 7.29

Total downloads: 66
Recent downloads: +3 / week+17 in the last month
Latest version: v2.1.0.05/31/2026
Releases: 2every ~4.1d
First released: 5/27/2026
Download size: 381 KB
License: Not declared
Authors: Marina E. Pola — GenFabTools

Compatibility

adaptive envelope facade kinetic panelization parametric radiation screen shading solar

How to install Elytra

Click Install in Rhino to open Rhino's Package Manager with Elytra selected, or run _PackageManager inside Rhino and search for Elytra.
Or install it from a terminal (assumes a default Rhino 8 installation):
Windows (PowerShell)
```
& "C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\System\Yak.exe" install Elytra
```
Or download the .yak file above and drag it onto an open Rhino window.