Challenge

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

SSathiyaraj Ganesan11 Dec 2021

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

Aim:

To creating the set of sinusoidal points, a curve and a surface out of the curve using dynamo.

Procedure:

Open a Dynamo tool by clicking manage tab in Revit application

Search point and insert into the dynamo screen

Rename it as Origin, mid and end point

Create a code block and enter the value as a;b;

Create a Integer slide and set the minimum and maximum values

Connect the integer slide and code block

Connect the code block with the points which we created.

a to origin point, b to endpoint x and formula to midpoint x

Switch the screen as 3d preview

Now the screen will shows the 3 straight points which is origin, mid and end point

create a number slider and connect with a code block

This step makes to create a curve from a sinusoidal point

Now the curve has been succesfully created from the sinusoidal point

Now we need to make surface of this created curve

Create a plan parameter and connect it with code block

Create List and connect it with a nurbscurve

Switch it into the Revit 3d view

Result:

Hence the surface of the curve has been created successfully

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 creating a layout by choosing the wall types and wall parameters using dynamo

Procedure:

Open a Dynamo tool by clicking manage tab in Revit application

Search point and insert into the dynamo screen

Rename it Origin and control point of 2,3

Create a integer slide and rename it as x and y

Edit the minimum and maximum values

Connect it with the points which we created.

After createing the x and y integer slide switch it into 3d preview tab

4 points have created in the dynamo

Now we need to join the 4 points and make it as a wall

Create a Line and connect it with a point which we created

Now the points are connected by a line.

Now we need to make it as a wall

Create a wall type and choose the wall type as our wish

Then connect it with a wall curve contains height , curve, wall type.

Result:

Wall has been created successfully We can edit its height and width by adjusting the integer slide in dynamo

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 creating a an array of model elements in Revit using dynamo to vary the properties of model elements by using the slider or code block

Procedure:

Open a architectural template

Place the 4 columns both horizontal and vertical direction

Open a Dynamo tool by clicking manage tab in Revit application

Search Select model elements and insert into the dynamo screen

In select option select the elements which we created in revit

Create a code block and note the degree as 45

Create a family instance and connect it with degree and model elements

Switch the revit application and the column will rotate exactly 45 degrees.

Result:

We can edit its Rotational degree by adjusting the integer slide in dynamo

4) 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

Aim:

To creating a conceptual mass in Revit and develop a parametric column by dividing the surfaces and apply the concepts similar to used in parametric walk way modelling.

Procedure:

Create a new family

And choose conceptual mass template

Select insert it into the revit model

Set the level as considered it as roof height

After creating the level set the work plane and click ok

Switch it into 3d view

Create a curve using point option

Click each point of the curve and change it as set mode

Choose a polygon

Draw the polygon in each point in the curve

Click all the elements and choose form option

Now the curve will turns into an surface

After creating the form option click Divide surface tool

Choose Triangular bent

Edit the values as 50 and 70.

Result:

Thus the conceptual mass with divide surface has been created successfully.

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 creating a conceptual mass of parameters and the visual programming approach.

Procedure:

Open a Dynamo tool by clicking manage tab in Revit application

Create integer slides and rename it as levels, heights, top and bottom floor rotation