Model:
Dynamo:
For my model, I was originally planning to create a covered structure with a parabolic shape which incorporated a sine wave in some way. I was initially having trouble getting the structure to model the wave the way I intended and I obtained this outcome by accident, but I liked it so I stuck with it.
My modeling approach is very simple and easy to follow, though this does come at the cost of appearing fairly cluttered.
- Create the Base/Column Points
The process begins with creating the base connector points located on the sides of the structure. This region allows for different dimensions of the structure to be changed, including the length and width of the structure in addition to the taper of the side columns.
- Create Surfaces and Revit Elements for Base/Column Points
These base points are turned into surfaces and then into Revit elements. In order to get the columns to align with the cover, a geometry translate node had to be used to shift one of the columns one unit to the right.
- Create the Cover Points
The structure’s cover is first created using points connecting the two side bases together in a parabolic shape with a sine wave, which is then turned into a UV grid. The sine wave’s amplification and amplitude can be adjusted along with a scale factor for the parabola. In addition, the number of ribs and panels in the cover can be adjusted when creating the UV grid.
- Create Surfaces and Revit Elements for Cover Panels and Ribs
The UV grid is then used to create surfaces and Revit elements. In this region, the Revit elements can be adjusted. For the panels, the thickness can be modified while the radius of the tubes can be changed.
