Optimization Proposals with Computational Design using Revit, Dynamo and Graphisoft

What you'll learn

Apply computational design principles in real situations

Understand the basic concepts associated with generative design workflows

Understand the trends of the IA applied to BIM modeling

Understand the basic concepts associated with generative design workflows

Parameterize complex designs using visual programming (Dynamo)

Create parameterized design proposals

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Revit

Description

LEVEL I - BIM Generative Design with RevitThe need to design more efficiently and with higher quality in construction projects forces us to use tools designed to optimize time and resources. The mastery of Computational and Generative Design opens the possibility of applying a large number of innovative techniques for the conception of projects and the evaluation of multiple alternatives in an efficient and fast way, obtaining unbeatable results.BIM generative design with RevitMultidisciplinary workflows for generative designImplementation of generative Dedign in architecture and engineering firmsIn this level, we will address one of the most interesting applications that we currently find within computational design: Generative Design. Thanks to the previous modules we will have understood how to translate design requirements into programmable rules, now we will be able to use optimization algorithms that iterate over these rules in a range of values previously determined by the designer. This will expand our universe of options from a few alternatives to thousands or hundreds of thousands, resulting in optimal solutions even in the most complex and difficult-to-evaluate cases.#AulaGEO The possibility of applying new design techniques greatly expands the range of solutions that can be offered to end customers for project execution. At the same time, it allows the designer to grow in competitiveness and face new challenges.In this level, in addition to explaining the use, possibilities, and advantages of Generative Design within an organization, we will also recommend some actions to put into practice to choose the work team in your company that will provide optimal solutions to the challenges that arise.LEVEL II - Visual Programming with Dynamo & RevitThis level is a friendly and introductory guide to the world of computational design using Dynamo, an open-source visual programming platform for designers.Visual programming with Dynamo & RevitGeometry treatmentConnection to RevitIn progress, it is developed through projects in which the basic concepts of visual programming will be learned. Among the topics, we will cover working with computational geometries, best practices for rule-based design, application programming for interdisciplinary design, and much more with the Dynamo Platform.#AulaGEO Dynamo's power is evident in a wide variety of design-related activities. Dynamo allows us to:Explore programming for the first timeConnect workflows in various softwarePromote the activity of communities of users, contributors, and developersDevelop an open-source platform with constant improvementsThe need to make designs more efficiently and with higher quality in construction projects forces us to use tools designed to optimize time and resources. Mastery of Computational and Generative Design opens the possibility of applying a large number of innovative techniques for the conception of projects and the evaluation of multiple alternatives efficiently and quickly, obtaining unbeatable results.The possibility of applying new design techniques significantly widens the range of solutions to be offered to end customers for the execution of projects. At the same time, it offers the designer the opportunity to grow in competitiveness and face new challenges.LEVEL III - Visual Programming with Rhino, Grasshopper & RevitIn order for the student to develop a complete understanding of the state of the art in computational design, one of the most powerful visual programming tools on the market, Grasshopper, will be introduced during this level. This visual scripting environment is installed by default in the most recent versions of Rhinoceros 3D.Visual programming with Rhino, Grasshopper & RevitGrasshopper in RevitGrasshopper application in computational designThanks to Rhino. Inside technology, it is possible to use the power of Rhino, including Grasshopper, in other applications. Such is the case of Revit with Rhino.Inside.Revit. It will be shown how to exploit the power of Grasshopper within Revit itself.Finally, the door will be opened to a myriad of Grasshopper applications for various design tasks. #AulaGEO We will also study how to use Grasshopper in the preparation of geometries for 3D printing, how to use physical simulation engines within Grasshopper, and even how to use these engines in the optimization of structures and environmental impact analysis.The possibility of applying new design techniques significantly broadens the range of solutions to be offered to end customers for project execution. At the same time, it allows the designer to grow in competitiveness, and face new challenges.The need to design more efficiently and with higher quality in construction projects forces us to use tools designed to optimize time and resources. #AulaGEO The mastery of Computational and Generative Design opens the possibility of applying a great number of innovative techniques for the conception of projects and the evaluation of multiple alternatives in an efficient and fast way, obtaining unbeatable results.

Overview

Section 1: LEVEL I - BIM GENERATIVE DESIGN WITH REVIT

Lecture 1 LEVEL I - Welcome

Lecture 2 Level I - Introduction to Generative Design

Lecture 3 Level I - Computational Design

Lecture 4 Level I - Generative Design

Lecture 5 Level I - Stages and steps of generative design

Section 2: LEVEL I - MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKFLOWS FOR GENERATIVE DESIGN

Lecture 6 Example of generative design - MaRs Innovations District

Lecture 7 What is an algorithm?

Lecture 8 Options Engineering

Lecture 9 Optimization

Lecture 10 Genetic Algorithms

Lecture 11 Visual Programming

Lecture 12 Introduction to Dynamo

Lecture 13 User Interface

Lecture 14 Hello world in Dynamo

Lecture 15 Data Types

Lecture 16 Lists

Lecture 17 Revit Elements

Lecture 18 Generative design tool in Revit

Lecture 19 Creation of a Generative Design study

Lecture 20 Simple case - Highest point of a surface

Lecture 21 Simple Case - Minimum Volume and Maximum Surface Area

Lecture 22 Building Massing Generator

Lecture 23 Positioning building according to solar incidence

Lecture 24 Optimized office space planning

Lecture 25 Placement of objects in a grid

Lecture 26 Random object placement

Lecture 27 Distribution of luminaires

Lecture 28 Placement of views on sheets

Section 3: LEVEL I - IMPLEMENTATION OF G.D. IN ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING FIRMS

Lecture 29 Generative design in organizations

Lecture 30 Next Steps

Section 4: LEVEL II - VISUAL PROGRAMMING WITH DYNAMO & REVIT

Lecture 31 First approach to Dynamo and its scope

Lecture 32 What is a Computational Design?

Lecture 33 Dynamo user interface

Lecture 34 Work space

Lecture 35 First Project in Dynamo

Lecture 36 Nodes in detail

Lecture 37 Cables in detail

Lecture 38 Managing the programs

Lecture 39 Data flow

Lecture 40 Mathematical operations

Lecture 41 Logical conditions

Lecture 42 Text Strings

Lecture 43 Colors

Section 5: LEVEL II - GEOMETRY TREATMENT

Lecture 44 Vectors

Lecture 45 Points

Lecture 46 Curves

Lecture 47 Surfaces

Lecture 48 Solid

Lecture 49 Thigts

Lecture 50 Lists definition

Lecture 51 Working with lists

Lecture 52 Lists de lists

Lecture 53 n-dimensionales lists

Section 6: LEVEL II - CONNECTION TO REVIT

Lecture 54 Object selection

Lecture 55 Object editing

Lecture 56 Item creation

Lecture 57 Creation of direct forms

Lecture 58 Personalization

Lecture 59 Documentation

Lecture 60 Export and Import to Excel

Lecture 61 Dynamo Player

Lecture 62 Curtain panels with solar sudy

Section 7: LEVEL III - VISUAL PROGRAMMING WITH RHINO, GRASSHOPPER & REVIT

Lecture 63 Introduction to Rhino Grasshopper

Lecture 64 User Interface

Lecture 65 Communication with Rhino

Lecture 66 Object types

Lecture 67 Components in detail

Lecture 68 Type of data

Lecture 69 Cables in detail

Lecture 70 First definition in Grasshopper

Lecture 71 Working with hot spots

Lecture 72 Expressions and conditionals

Lecture 73 Domains and colors

Lecture 74 Geometries and curves

Lecture 75 List processing

Lecture 76 Creating lists

Lecture 77 Displaying lists

Lecture 78 Lists management

Lecture 79 Working with lists

Lecture 80 Surfaces

Lecture 81 Data Trees

Lecture 82 Components for data trees

Lecture 83 Basic anatomy of meshes

Lecture 84 Working with meshes

Section 8: LEVEL III - GRASSHOPPER IN REVIT

Lecture 85 Rhino.Inside.Revit

Lecture 86 Parameters

Lecture 87 Elements and instances

Lecture 88 Grids

Lecture 89 Levels

Lecture 90 Walls

Section 9: LEVEL III - GRASSHOPPER APPLICATION IN COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN

Lecture 91 Intro to Kangaroo

Lecture 92 Optimized Shape in Revit

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