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Revit Complex Geometry

This document is a tutorial on mastering complex geometry and parametric design in Revit, outlining steps to create advanced forms such as freeform roofs and sculptural facades. It details the tools and processes involved, including the use of the Massing Environment, reference lines, and parameters, as well as optional advanced techniques using Dynamo. The tutorial also highlights common issues to avoid and encourages continuous exploration and experimentation in design.

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16 views13 pages

Revit Complex Geometry

This document is a tutorial on mastering complex geometry and parametric design in Revit, outlining steps to create advanced forms such as freeform roofs and sculptural facades. It details the tools and processes involved, including the use of the Massing Environment, reference lines, and parameters, as well as optional advanced techniques using Dynamo. The tutorial also highlights common issues to avoid and encourages continuous exploration and experimentation in design.

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REVIT

COMPLEX
GEOMETRY
TUTORIAL
Mastering Advanced Forms and
Parametric Design

JOHN TERENCE
USE CASE EXAMPLES

• Freeform roofs
• Sculptural facades
• Curved walls, twisted towers
• Parametric organic furniture or
structures
TOOLS YOU’LL USE
• Massing Environment
• Reference Lines & Planes
• Form Creation Tools (Create Form,
Void Form)
• Parameters & Adaptive
Components
• Dynamo (optional, for advanced
control)
STEP 1: ENTER THE CONCEPTUAL
MASSING ENVIRONMENT

• File > New > Family >


Metric Mass.rft
• Save as
Complex_Form_Mass.rf
a
STEP 2:
SET UP REFERENCE LANES AND LEVELS

Add
Use
Dimensions
Reference
and
Planes and
Parameters
Points
for control
STEP 3: USE REFERENCE LINES

DRAW REFERENCE
LINES AND PLACE
POINTS

HOST GEOMETRY
ON POINTS FOR
ADAPTIVE
CONTROL
• Use Create Form > Solid Form
• Loft or blend between profiles
STEP 4: CREATE FORMS • Create twisted or tapered forms using rotated
profiles
• Use Void Forms to subtract geometry
STEP 5: APPLY PARAMETERS

• Add Parameters • Use formulas for


to control parametric
geometry behavior
STEP 6: HOST COMPONENTS (OPTIONAL)

• Use Divide
• Load
Surface and
Adaptive
Pattern-based
Components
Families
STEP 7: LOAD INTO PROJECT

• Save and load Mass • Enable Mass visibility • Use Model by Face
Family into project tools to generate
native geometry
STEP 8: ADVANCED - USE
DYNAMO

• • Launch Dynamo from Manage


tab
• • Create scripts for logic-based
shapes
• • Examples: sinusoidal facades,
attractor surfaces
COMMON ISSUES TO AVOID

• Over-constraining geometry
• Creating unstable forms without
reference control
• Excessive detail in conceptual forms
KEEP EXPLORING!

• Mastering complex geometry in


Revit opens up endless design
possibilities.
• Stay curious, experiment often, and
push the boundaries of your
creativity!

THANK YOU

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