Journal Entry For
Module 5 - Flex Your Form
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For 2 or More Units: Creating Forms with Revit Conceptual Masses
- In these towers I adjusted the top rotation, mid rotation, and base radius in order to set constant parameters. Then I used the dynamo logic to adjust a range of heights: 400, 450, 500, 550, and 600 feet. These heights ultimately dictated the gross floor area and gross surface area that was possible for this building form.
- What’s the value in exporting your results to excel? Doing so makes the process smoother and likely more accurate. It also helps document the building’s performance in accordance with the building geometry guidelines.
For 3 or More Units: Creating Forms with Dynamo or Grasshopper Geometry
- In this design I used a twisting cog mass and a simple twisting rectangular mass to form two different building forms. I was able to set consistent parameters for:
- Rectangular mass: Twist, Top Width, Top depth, Base Width, Base depth.
- Twisting Cog: Top Rotation, Top Radius, Mid Height, Mid Rotation, Base Outer Radius.
- Which of these inputs tested has the biggest effect on creating a desirable building form? I believe changing the base width and top have a large effect on the square footage that the building can provide. It allows you to choose a set building height but still vary the widths in order to customize the building appearance.
For 4 Units: Summarizing the Testing Results
- Which of these pairs of input values gives the most desirable result? Which building form would you recommend to the developer and why? I would recommend the top left building form because it minimizes surface area while still providing enough surface area at a 550+ feet height.