The BIM course: Dynamo I It immerses you in the dynamic world of computational design and parametric management, fields that are revolutionising the construction sector. At present, the demand for professionals trained in digital tools such as Dynamo is booming, as companies seek to optimise their processes through automation and smart design. Through this course, you will gain essential skills in programming and applied geometry, enabling you to transform your projects in Revit, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. We offer you a comprehensive approach that ranges from the An Introduction to Dynamo …right through to practical exercises in parametric design, preparing you to excel in a competitive job market. Train with us and lead the way towards more innovative and efficient architecture.
BIM. Dynamo I
Smart Construction. BIM
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the Dynamo environment in order to integrate it efficiently into BIM processes.
- Develop basic skills in visual programming using Dynamo.
- Apply concepts of computational geometry to design projects.
- create scripts in Dynamo to automate tasks within Revit.
- Analyse and manage parametric data to optimise workflows.
- use Dynamo nodes to improve efficiency in BIM modelling.
- implement computational design solutions in real-world projects using Dynamo.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMO
What is Dynamo?
The user interface
Create a parametric circle
An Introduction to Nodes and Ropes
Browse the library’s nodes
TEACHING UNIT 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
An Introduction to Data Types
Lists and dictionaries
Select items
Conditional logic
Filter and group
TEACHING UNIT 3. GEOMETRY FOR COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
Geometry for computational design
Vector, plane and coordinate system
Points and curves
Exercise: create a set of beams
Surfaces and solids
TEACHING UNIT 4. EXERCISES IN PARAMETRIC MANAGEMENT IN REVIT
Type vs instance parameters
Add an identifier to beams (I)
Run the identification routine from the Player
Locate columns by their coordinates
Copying values between parameters