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In this course, you'll learn the basics of Dynamo, a powerful visual programming tool for Autodesk Revit, and how to use it to automate tasks and increase your productivity as a designer.

This course includes

  • 2 hours on-demand video
  • 1 article
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Assignments
  • 4 Downloadable Resources

Why Dynamo Is A Crucial BIM Skill

Revit's Dynamo plugin is a power visual programming tool that enhances Revit project by empowering users to create custom scripts to automate tasks and increase productivity in Revit, using a node-based interface to create and manipulate data, geometry, and Revit elements.

Dynamo is an important industry skill for Architecture & Engineering firms as it addresses the need for faster project timelines and team capabilities.

Dynamo helps architects and designers by allowing them to automate repetitive tasks in Revit, which saves time and increases productivity. It also provides a way to create custom scripts and manipulate data to streamline workflows. Dynamo is a key resource by firms such as BIG, Gensler, and U.N. Studio to streamline and create innovative and efficient design solutions. Dynamo’s importance in optimizing Revit projects make it a must have resume skill for architects & designers looking to stand out.

Enhance Your BIM Skills With Step By Step Dynamo Training

Throughout the course, you will learn how to create and edit Dynamo graphs, manage Revit elements, extract and manipulate data with excel, and customize Dynamo for your own workflow. You will also learn how to create parametric families, script a parametric tower, and apply Dynamo to common design and engineering challenges. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create your own scripts to improve your efficiency and productivity.

Key Skills You'll Learn

  • How to create and edit Dynamo graphs to automate important Revit tasks

  • How to import and export data from Revit projects with Dynamo to Excel

  • How to create and implement Dynamo player plugins with Revit projects.

  • How to create Revit families for designing building with Dynamo scripting

Get started Mastering Dynamo

Dynamo is a must have skill for AEC industry professionals aiming to competitively manage and deliver project efficiciency.

Course curriculum

  1. 1
    • Intro To Dynamo And Parametric Design

  2. 2
    • Starting Dynamo

    • Creating A Dynamo Graph

    • Creating Lists & Data Structures

    • Creating Advanced Lists & Data Structures

    • Importing And Exporting With Excel

    • Dynamo Basics Quiz

  3. 3
    • Scripting A Twisting Tower Massing

    • Creating Floors and Walls

    • Creating Curtain Walls

    • Bringing Your Model To Revit

    • Adding Structure In Dynamo

  4. 4
    • Intro To Dynamo Player

    • Creating Dynamo Inputs

    • Adding Windows EquallySpaced

    • Setting Up Inputs

    • Adding Error Correction For Final Play

  5. 5
    • 20 Conclusion

    • Course Survey

Instructor(s)

Brandon Aaron Gibbs

Architect & Innovator

4.5+ Instructor Rating | 245+reviews | 10,000+ students

Brandon Gibbs is an award winning licensed Architect, Creative Director of MotionFORM and Architect in Residence at I Am The Studio. Brandon received a Masters in Architecture from the Architectural Association, studying under Patrik Schumacher of Zaha Hadid, where he began his thesis and research into parametric Architecture. Brandon has design several pavilions, universities, churches, modern homes in addition to several award winning film and animation projects. He regularly speaks and mentor young Architects and designers in organizations like AIA (American Institute of Architects) NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) and AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists). I have spoken at several design conferences, media events, network groups and have gone from consulting a diversity of clients to professing the secrets of design, branding to listeners at all levels. Designers of all shapes and sizes have learned and succeeded from my programs, and I’ll help you win, too if you give me a try.