This class will cover how to apply automation and generative design principles to optimize the design of a road network. The design starts from geographic information system (GIS) inputs, describing the site and its features, such as the boundary, existing buildings, and streams of water. Using InfraWorks software and Civil 3D software, it’s possible to create a model to start the definition of the design. Dynamo is used to apply a computational design approach and define modeling strategies to enable optimization. With generative design, it’s possible to explore multiple scenarios and find the best solutions to the problem balancing multiple objectives. Finally, with Dynamo for Civil 3D it’s possible to create complex objects like alignments, profile, and corridors to curate the selected solutions and refine the modeling as needed.

In this class, we’ll demonstrate how to use automation for transportation, land development, and pipe networks workflows in Civil 3D software through Dynamo and Python. The class will introduce Dynamo for Civil 3D capabilities, focusing on the implementation of computational design for infrastructures. We will cover how to expand the possible workflows through Python scripting to use the AutoCAD and Civil 3D APIs.

Colas Group, through its soil decontamination activity (Colas Environnement), uses building information modeling (BIM) and new solutions to analyze soil data, map the impact of pollutants, and build a global vision on the volumes of soil to be treated. Thanks to Autodesk Consulting, the Ground2in Revit plug-in has been created to help improve performance and decision making. With its intuitive user interface, Ground2In allows for flexibility in the choice of interpolation methods and ease of extraction of deliverables useful for simulating remediation scenarios, estimating budgets, making decisions, and monitoring jobsites.

Generative design, machine learning, algorithm, neural network—these terms flood social media and technical forums. But are you familiar with these concepts? If the answer is no, welcome to the first generative-design class for non-geeks! There is no need to hold a degree in computer science or to work on the most-innovative projects; everybody can optimize their workflows using Dynamo software and Generative Design in Revit software. In this class you will learn how to take your automations to the next level where you set the rules and select the end solution among the fittest results. After this session, you will be equipped with a set of samples to start optimizing your daily workflows.

Witness the automation of modeling a structural model for viaducts based upon an AutoCAD Civil 3D file, and exchange this with Microsoft Excel, Dynamo software, and Revit software. See how we use the analytical model for structural calculations in SOFiSTiK. The Revit model of a viaduct will contain precasted girders, concrete decks, abutments, pillars, foundation, piles, bearings, barriers, and railings. All of these elements will be generated in 20 minutes. We will use the typical design parameters-like width, elevations, cross-fall (super elevation), amount of and length off spans, support rotation, and supports placed by station-for this model. We will generate the Revit analytical model simultaneously to be used for structural analysis in SOFiSTiK. The content shown in this class was developed together with Autodesk Consulting, who taught us and helped us create the Visual Dynamo script with lots of Python nodes.

Generative Design in Revit software was released last year for the first time in Revit 2021. This new suite of emerging tools enables generative design workflows that automate the creation and analysis of design options directly in the Revit context. This session will showcase the value that generative design brings to the design process, and demonstrate how analyzing more data-backed design options can lead to an enhanced design process. We will show how customers are using the tools to automate design exploration in their projects to optimize sustainability and efficiency and reduce construction waste. We’ll cover the product principles we use to prioritize new work and future directions. Finally, we’ll address the future of the product, where we intend to invest, and the road map for achieving our vision.