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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Professional consultants are available to help get you up and running with generative design workflows. Professional consultants that have been vetted by Autodesk can be found at the

Another option is to hire help directly to your team. You can find some pointers on this below.

Job Description for Generative Design Help

About This Opportunity

As a Computational Designer, you'll be responsible for developing and encoding our firm’s design philosophies using digital design and scripting tools.

Job Description

  • Work collaboratively with a team of designers and developers.

  • Translate complex design strategies into developer-friendly and scriptable concepts.

  • Work with a variety of data inputs and output methods.

  • Develop flexible parametric geometric models.

  • Develop models that integrate simulation and optimization components.

  • Research design strategies and implement research into scripts.

  • Create 2D and 3D visualizations of data and designs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Architecture or related design field.

  • Strong design skills.

  • Strong visualization skills (2D drawing and 3D modeling/rendering).

  • Strong communication skills (ability to translate concepts at the business, designer, and developer levels).

  • Experience in visual scripting languages (such as Autodesk Dynamo).

  • Familiarity with basic/intermediate level computer programming concepts and scripting languages (Python, C#, DesignScript).

Additional Suggestions for Hiring Core Developer(s)

  • Basic computer graphics/geometry knowledge.

  • Experience with Autodesk Dynamo and/or Rhino Grasshopper.

  • Experience with CAD of any sort.

  • Knowledge of 3D computer graphics languages is desirable.

  • .NET, C#, Python experience is recommended

  • Proficient with Windows.

  • Interest or experience in industrial or architectural design and related fields.

  • Interest or experience in computational design technologies.

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