Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo

Q1.Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve.

ANS :

AIM : To create a set of sinusoidal points, a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo

PROCEDURE :

Step 1 : Open the Revit software in that select architectural template file

Go to manage tab select the dynamo

Then Dynamo window opens and go to new option 

 

Step 2 : Start the process by inserting three integer slider

Type Code block in the Library search panel

First block is named Start

Second block is named End

Third block is named Step

Step 3 : Now type range in the Library search panel and insert

Step 4 : Now connect the three Code block as input to the range block

Step 5 : Now, search points by coordinates in the library search panel

Connect the range block to the x coordinate of the point by coordinate block

Step 6 : Now, we have to produce sin wave out of these points for which we have to insert sin function which is given by math.sin option in the library search panel

Step 7 : Sin values are very small so we need to amplify it. For this, insert integer slider and name it as amplifier

Step 8 : Amplifier code block needs to be multiplied to the sin block

For this, Search Product function in the Library

Input for x value in sin block and for y value is amplifier

Step 9 : We have to provide phase for the sin curve. So, again insert an integer slider and name it as phase.

Step 10 : The phase block is then added to the amplifier sin block(*)

Insert add operator block from library

Step 11 : Now, Connect add operator to the y coordinate of the point by coordinate block

Step 12 : The set of sinusoidal points are obtained, Convert them to a curve.

Curve can be created from Nurbscurve. Search for nurbscurve in library and choose nurbscurve by control points.

Connect the points by coordinate block as input for the nurbs curve. A line will be developed connecting the points.

Hence, sinusoidal curve is also developed.

Next step is to develop surface

Step 13 : Copy the entire block to create the surface

Step 14 :  To create surface search for list in Library, then connect the nurbscurve to the list

Step 15 : Now, search surface in Library, so that the surface is created

RESULT :

A set of sinusoidal points have been created

Sinusoidal curve connecting points is developed

Surface is developed out of the curve

Q2.Create a conceptual layout of floor plan in dynamo . Using the tools available in dynamo link the lines to appropriate model elements in Revit by choosing the wall types and wall parameters. Make use of the sliders to slide through the height of the wall and length of the wall.

ANS :

AIM : To create a conceptual layout of a floor plan in dynamo

PROCEDURE :

Step 1 : Open the Revit software in that select architectural template file

Go to manage tab select the dynamo

Then Dynamo window opens and go to new option  

Step 2 : Start the process by inserting two integer slider name them as x and y

Step 3: Search point by coordinate in the Library and add 4 of it and name them as

Origin (0,0,0)

Control Point 1 (x,0,0)

Control Point 2 (0,y,0)

Control Point 3 (x,y,0)

Step 4 :  To connect the created points, Search line by start point end point and insert 4 blocks.

Input these points to the line by start point end point

Step 5 : Select List from the Library and connect the line to it

Step 6 : Add Integer Slider and name it as height, add levels and add wall type

Step 7 : Search for wall in the Library and select wall by curve and height and insert it.

Connect the list, Height, levels and Wall type to the wall by curve and height.

Height and x and y value of the wall can be adjusted accordingly

Step 8 : Type floor in the Library and select Floor type and insert it

Then again add Floor by Outline type and level and insert it and connect it

RESULT : Hence the conceptual wall and floor plan layout has been created

Q3.Create an array of model elements in Revit. Use dynamo to vary the properties of model elements by using the slider or code block

ANS :

AIM : To create an array of model element in Revit

PROCEDURE :

Step 1 : Open the new architectural template in Revit

Go to architectural tab in that select columns(architectural column) and place the column

Step 2 : The properties of the model elements are varied using Dynamo

Open Dynamo, In the search panel of the Library select model elements and select the model created

Step 3 : Add Integer Slider to the project and name it as Rotation angle

Step 4 : Now search for family instance set rotation and insert it

Connect the rotation angle and model elements to the family instance

The rotation angle can be varied to the desired value

RESULT : The array of the elements have been created and their properties are being varied through the blocks created in the dynamo.

Q4.Create a conceptual mass in Revit and develop a parametric column by dividing the surfaces and apply the concepts similar to used in parametric walkway modelling. Use triangular bent or square shaped panels to add finish to the parametric column

ANS :

AIM : To create a conceptual mass in Revit and develop a parametric column by dividing the surfaces.

PROCEDURE :

Step 1 : Open the Revit Software under it open new under families conceptual mass under that select mass.

Go to elevation view and create a level at 3.6m and name it as Roof height.

 

Step 2 : Using spline tool draw the desired outline for the walkway.

Step 3 : We have to create a profile to sweep through the curve

We have to set the work plane at the points and develop a polygon at the work plane keeping the point as centre. 

Work plane and polygon is developed in all the nodes

Step 4 : To create the surface, select the polygon and the curve

Select create form option in that select solid form

Step 5 : Select the model created and filter in that retain form and unselect the other option and press Ok

Step 6 : Select the Model and select divide surface and then select the triangle bent pattern

By giving u grid and v grid numbers you will get the smooth curve

RESULT : The conceptual mass have been created using Revit

Q5.Use Dynamo to work on developing a Parametric Stadium. List your parameters and use the visual programming approach to complete the modelling, You can use the concepts discussed in parametric high rise tower in class for reference.

AIM : To develop a parametric stadium using dynamo in Revit

PROCEDURE :

Step 1 : Open the Revit software in that select architectural template file

Go to manage tab select the dynamo

Then Dynamo window opens and go to new option 

 

Step 2 : Add two integer sliders by using search library and name them as follows

Number of levels and floor to floor height and give integer value accordingly

Step 3 : Add code block from the library and type 0..#Levels..Floorheight; and press enter and connect the number of levels and Floor to floor height to the code block

 

Step 4 : Add Coordinate by origin from the library and connect the code block to the z coordinate

Step 5 : Add Four integer slider from the library and name them as width, Length, Bottom floor rotation and Top floor rotation

Add rectangle by width and length and connect  

Step 6 : Add code block from the library and type Bottom..Top..#Levels; and connect it

Step 7 : Add origin and vector z axis from the library

Also add Geometry rotate and connect it

Step 8 : To create a surface, Add polysurface by loft from Library

Connect the Geometry rotate block to polysurface by loft

RESULT : The parametric stadium has been created using the necessary tools from the Revit Dynamo