Architecture and ecology have been intertwined for centuries, reflecting the enduring need to harmonize built environments with natural processes. Addressing contemporary challenges such as global warming, urbanization, and biodiversity loss requires innovative design methodologies that incorporate ecological knowledge. This paper introduces a new approach to ecological modeling in Rhinoceros ® (Rhino), realized through the new Rhino/Grasshopper plugin, RHINO.ECOLOGIC®, that applies a voxel-based strategy to 3D models. By integrating the ecological “Joschinski Model”, the plugin generates spatio-temporal maps of soil conditions, light availability, species distribution, biodiversity and biomass. Parametric and data-driven design principles enable architects and planners to customize simulations according to site-specific or projectspecific constraints, facilitating more sustainable decisions early in the planning process. Preliminary tests with professional landscape architects confirmed the approach’s feasibility, particularly when analyzing large-scale neighborhoods. Ultimately, this method offers a powerful computational tool for cultivating ecologically resilient and diverse urban landscapes, bridging the gap between computational design and ecology.