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

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

AIM: - To create a set of sinusoidal points, create a curve and to create a surface out of the curve.

INTRODUCTION: -

• Dynamo is a visual programming tool that works with Revit.
• Dynamo extends the power of Revit by providing access to the Revit API (Application Programming Interface) in a more accessible manner.
• Rather than typing code, with Dynamo you create programs by manipulating graphic elements called “nodes”.
• It’s an approach to programming better suited for visually oriented types, like architects, designers, and engineers.
• In Dynamo, each node performs a specific task.
• Nodes have inputs and outputs, the outputs from one node are connected to inputs on another using “wires”.
• The program or “graph” flows from node to node through the network of wires.
• The result is a graphic representation of the steps required to achieve the end design.

PROCEDURE: -

Step: -1

• First, we open the Revit software, and click on the dynamo option in the manage toolbar.
• After opening the dynamo, double click on the dynamo screen, the code block will be visible, as shown below.
• Create three code boxes in the dynamo screen, and give the names to the code box individually as start, end and step as shown below.
• Next insert the range and connect start to start, end to end and step to step as shown in the below figure.
• Next, we type the point.bycoordinates and connect seq to the x coordinate as shown below.

Step: -2

• Next type math. Sin and connect the range seq to the angle, as shown below.
• Next type product connect sin to the x.
• Next type code block and rename it as amplifier and connect it to y of the product.
• Next type adds and insert it and connect var of product to the x of add, as shown below.
• Next connect var of add to the y of the point by coordinates.
• Next, we type integer slider and give the minimum integer value as 20, and connect it to the y of add.
• Next type nurbscurve coordinate and insert it.
• Next connect point of point by coordinates to the points of nurbscurve coordinates, as shown in the below figure.
• Next again type integer slider and give the minimum integer value as 5, and connect it to the degree of nurbscurve bycontrolpoints, as shown below.

Step: -3

• Next copy the total group and paste it for four times.
• Next type list creates and insert, and create four items in the list. Create.
• Next, we connect nurbscurve of all 4 groups to the 4 items in the list. Create.
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• Next type surface by loft and connect the list to cross section surface.
• Finally, the surface has been created, as shown in the below figure.

RESULT: -

• Created a set of sinusoidal points.
• Created a sinusoidal curve.
• Created a surface out of the curve

2) 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.

AIM: - To create a conceptual layout of floor plan in dynamo using the tools available in dynamo link.

INTRODUCTION: -

• Dynamo, in simple terms, is a plugin for Revit that enhances your design by giving more functionality to Revit that would otherwise be limited due to the nature of the software.
• To compare, like grasshopper is a plugin for rhino to enhance its modeling abilities, Dynamo is likewise the enhancing plugin for Revit.
• The node-based logic environment can target elements within a Revit model and manipulate them as long as Revit's back-end system allows.

PROCEDURE: -

Step: -1

• First, we need to enter the two integer sliders and name them as x and y, and give the minimum integer value as 100, as shown below.
• Next type point by coordinates four times.
• Next connect created integer sliders to the point by coordinates, as shown in the below figure.
• Next type line.ByStartPointEndPoint and create it four times, as shown below.
• Next connect point by coordinates to the line.ByStartPointEndPoint, as shown in the below figure.
• Next, they remain members are created, as shown below.
• Then the rectangle is created by coordinate points, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -2

• Next minimize the dynamo screen, and the Revit software appears.
• Then the conceptual layout plan is created, as shown below.

Step: -3

• Next, we adjust the height of the wall using the integer slider as shown in the below figure.
• And we can change the minimum and maximum value of the wall height, as shown below.

RESULT: -

• Created a conceptual layout of floor plan in dynamo using the tools available in dynamo link.
• The height of the wall and length of the wall has been changed using the sliders.

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

AIM: - To create an array of model elements in Revit using dynamo to vary the properties of model elements by using the slider or code block.

INTRODUCTION: -

• Dynamo is a visual programming tool that works with Revit.
• Dynamo extends the power of Revit by providing access to the Revit API (Application Programming Interface) in a more accessible manner.
• Rather than typing code, with Dynamo you create programs by manipulating graphic elements called “nodes”.
• It’s an approach to programming better suited for visually oriented types, like architects, designers, and engineers.

PROCEDURE: -

Step: -1

• First, we have to open the Revit software using the architectural template.
• Next create the four columns, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -2

• Next, we have to open the dynamo tool, and then the dynamo will be opened, as shown below.
• Next, we type the select model elements, integer slider and familyinstance.SetRotation as shown below.
• Next connect elements of select model elements to the familyinstance of familyinstance.SetRotation, as shown below.
• Next connect integer slider to the degree of familyinstance.SetRotation, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -3

• Next the columns are rotated to the 45 degrees, as shown in the below figure.

RESULT: -

• Created an array of model elements in Revit using dynamo to vary the properties of model elements by using the slider or code block.

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

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

To apply the concepts similar to use in parametric walkway modelling.

INTRODUCTION: -

• The Conceptual Massing Environment in Revit is a free-form work environment which allows you to explore and iterate many design concepts quickly.
• In this environment, there are no walls, doors, or roofs, only forms and relationships.
• The first time you enter the Massing Environment, it can be a little confusing.

PROCEDURE: -

Step: -1

• First, we have to open the Revit software, and select the new option in the family.
• Next the new family tab will be visible, then select the mass in the conceptual mass folder, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -2

• After selecting the mass from the conceptual mass folder, the new screen will be visible, as shown below.

Step: -3

• Next, we have to open the east elevation and need to create the level-2, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -4

• Next, we use the spline tool to draw the walkway curve, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -5

• At the control points we have to create the work plane, and draw the polygon with four sides to the workplace.
• Similarly create workpalne at the control points and draw the polygon with four sides in different angles, as shown below.
• Next, we select the curve line, control points, work plane and polygon. And then create foam, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -6

• click on the new and select family and select curtain panel pattern-based wall
• select the triangle bent pattern

RESULT: -

• A conceptual mass is created is Revit and a parametric column is developed by dividing the surfaces and a triangle bent pattern is used to add finish to the parametric column
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5) 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 draw a parametric stadium using dynamo.

INTRODUCTION: -

• Dynamo is a visual programming tool that works with Revit.
• Dynamo extends the power of Revit by providing access to the Revit API (Application Programming Interface) in a more accessible manner.
• Rather than typing code, with Dynamo you create programs by manipulating graphic elements called “nodes”.
• It’s an approach to programming better suited for visually oriented types, like architects, designers, and engineers.
• In Dynamo, each node performs a specific task.

PROCEDURE: -

Step: -1

• First, we have to open the new file in Revit, and open the dynamo.
• In the dynamo screen type slider and insert four sliders and rename it.
• Next type points and select points by coordinate to create floor.
• Next type code block and in that code block type (0..#levels..FloorHeight)
• Next join levels and height, as shown below.
• Next type coordinate system by origin and join the code block to it in z.
• Next type code block and in that code block type (bottom..top..#levels)
• Next join the bottom rotation and top rotation and number of levels.
• Next type rectanglebywidth, and type slider and rename it as width/length of rectangle.
• Next join the coordinatesystem to cs.
• Next join the slider to width and length.
• Next type rotate and insert geometry rotate.
• Next type origin and insert point origin.
• Next, we have to type z axis & insert it.
• Next join the rectangle to geometry point to origin and degrees to code book (bottom..top..#Levels).
• Next type Poly surface by loft and insert it.
• Next join geometry to the cross-section.
• Therefore, the parametric stadium has been developed, as shown in the below figure.

Step: -2

• Next, we hide the total group and then we can see the parametric stadium clearly.
• The parametric stadium has been created successfully, as shown in the below figure.

RESULT: -

• The parametric stadium has been created successfully using dynamo.