Generative Design Primer
  • Welcome
  • Introduction to Generative Design
    • Computational Design
    • Generative Design
      • What is Generative Design?
      • Why should I use Generative Design?
      • What goes into a Generative Design Process?
        • Anatomy of each stage
      • Examples of Generative Design
        • MaRs Innovation District of Toronto
        • Furniture Design
        • A Further Analogy
      • Anatomy of a Good Generative Design Process
    • Visual Programming
    • Dynamo
    • Generative Design for Revit and Dynamo
  • Deeper Dive to Generative Design
    • Algorithms
      • What are Algorithms?
      • Generators
      • Evaluators
      • Solvers
    • Optioneering
    • Optimization
      • What is Optimization?
      • Objective Function
      • Constraints
      • Data
      • Defining Goals
    • Genetic Algorithms
      • What is a Genetic Algorithm?
      • Initialization phase
      • Evaluation Phase
      • Selection Phase
      • Crossover Phase
      • Mutation Phase
    • Other Techniques
    • Genetic Algorithm Q&A
  • Hello Generative Design for Revit and Dynamo!
    • Installing Generative Design
    • Setting up a Graph for Generative Design
    • Running Generative Design
    • Visualizing Results in Generative Design
    • Refinery Toolkit
      • Installing the Refinery Toolkit from the Dynamo Package Manager
      • Using the Refinery Toolkit
    • Space Analysis for Dynamo
      • Installing the Space Analysis for Dynamo package from the Dynamo Package Manager
      • Using the Space Analysis Package
    • Using Revit alongside Generative Design
      • Using Data from Revit
      • Remember Node Inputs
      • How to Test Revit Data Capture
      • Detailed Example Workflow
      • Sharing Logic and Results
      • Current Limitations
      • Accessing Generative Design Directly From Revit
  • Sample Workflows
    • Getting Started Workflows
      • Highest Point of a Surface
      • Minimum Volume and Maximum Surface
    • Architectural Workflows
      • Building Mass Generator
      • Building Positioning based on Solar Analysis
      • Office Layout
      • Grid Object Placement in a Room
      • Entourage Placement Exploration
    • MEP Workflows
      • Distributing Spotlights in an Office Space
    • Structural Workflows
    • BIM Workflows
      • Placement of views on sheets
    • Community Examples
      • Guidelines
      • List Of Examples
  • Generative Design in Your Office
    • What Generative Design Can Be Used For?
    • What Generative Design Can’t Be Used For?
    • How to Convince Senior Stakeholders of Using Generative Design?
    • The Role of a Generative Designer
    • Hiring a Generative Designer
  • Next Steps
    • Machine Learning
      • What is Machine Learning?
      • Is Generative Design Machine Learning?
      • Can Machine Learning and Generative Design Work Together?
  • Appendix
    • Glossary
    • Reference Material
    • Need Professional Help?
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  • Architectural Workflows
  • High Performance Building Design Based on Daylight Analysis
  • Single Objective Optimization- Optimal Umbrella Location for Shaded Seating
  • Sightline Analysis for Restrooms
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  • MEP Workflows
  • Structural Workflows

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Architectural Workflows

High Performance Building Design Based on Daylight Analysis

Author: Vina Rahimian

Required Dynamo packages: Ampersand, Solar Analysis for Dynamo, Refinery Toolkit for Massing, Refinery Toolkit for Space Planning.

Description: Use site context and a zoning boundary created in Revit to create a generative building form with maximum indoor daylight and PV potential analysis as the key focus.

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Single Objective Optimization- Optimal Umbrella Location for Shaded Seating

Author: John Pierson

Required Dynamo packages: Clockwork, Solar Analysis for Dynamo, Generative Design for Revit

Description: The graph optimizes an umbrellas orientation (angle to sun, rotation) based on solar analysis results. It takes a Revit family as input, optimizes the parameters and drives those parameters on the original Revit element. This example aims to provide a great example use-case of the Data.Gate node and the Remember node.

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Sightline Analysis for Restrooms

Author: John Pierson

Required Dynamo packages: SpaceAnalysis, Clockwork, archilab

Description: The graph will evaluate the sight lines for a restroom given a water closet Revit element. This can be expanded upon to include multiple sight lines, generative placement of the element, etc. This sample's primary goal is to demonstrate how to use the Space Analysis package in a Revit context.

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MEP Workflows

MEP workflows will be exhibited here.

Structural Workflows

Structural workflows will be exhibited here.

Expanded Documentation: Detailed documentation for this workflow can be found .

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