
Mass timber: A case study in DfMA automation
This case study highlights how mass timber construction sequencing can be captured and codified in Dynamo to achieve automation at scale.
Paul Wintour is an internationally recognised teacher, having taught at numerous universities across the world. He has presented at various conferences throughout Australia including RTC, BILT and Autodesk University (AU). In 2022, he was voted the #1 speaker at BILT ANZ for his lab, 'Rhino.Inside Revit'.
Unlike other companies, we don't sub-contract out. With Parametric Monkey, each workshop is presented by Paul Wintour to ensure quality and consistency.
Many of the software courses offered by others cover generic 'textbook' workflows. As a registered architect with over ten years of experience, Paul has extensive practical application of advanced workflows and customises learning material based on the specificity of each project.
We all know that it is hard to get away from the office for large chunks of time. That’s why we’ve designed our workshops to suit the demands of AEC professionals. Our public workshops run for 3.5hrs/session so you’ll never be too far away from your project! Not only do we find this more convenient for our clients, but research shows that ‘spaced’ learning is a more effective way of remembering new information than ‘massed’ learning.
This class introduces students to Dynamo and is aimed at increasing awareness of the possibilities of visual programming within Revit.
This class builds on the knowledge acquired in DY101. We'll dive deeper into data manipulation and explore how to create simple geometric elements.
This class explores the fundamental concept of list management as well as the multiple ways you can reference Revit elements into Dynamo.
This class is aimed at users who have a basic understanding of Dynamo and who wish to progress to writing their own data orientated workflows.
This class is aimed at intermediate users who wish to explore how Dynamo can be used to better analyse and communicate your project.
This class is aimed at advanced Dynamo users who wish to create custom messages and advanced user interfaces (UI) that can be deployed in your office.
This class introduces students to Grasshopper, Rhino’s visual programming interface and covers the general principals of computational design.
This class builds on the knowledge acquired in GH101 and explores more detailed list management techniques through simple building forms.
This class introduces students to Grasshopper's extensive third-party plug-in ecosystem and covers GIS, data management and geometric creation.
This course is aimed as Grasshopper users who wish to learn advanced environmental analyses using the open-source plug-in, Ladybug.
This course introduces students to the Revit user interface and covers basic modelling concepts, including how to navigate the model.
This course is aimed at designers with limited Revit experience who may have learnt the basics but require additional support working within a larger team.
This class builds on the knowledge acquired in RV201. We'll continue building skills and workflows required for working within a project team environment.
This course is designed for Revit users who wish to take the next step in their BIM development by understanding how Revit models are setup and structured.
This course complements RV301 and is designed for Revit users who wish to take the next step in their BIM development through the lens of production documentation.
This course is suitable for anyone new to Rhino and focuses on basic conceptual modelling skills using 2D drafting and straight extrusions.
This class builds on the knowledge acquired in RH101 and focuses on surface modelling and analysis methods.
This course is aimed at designers who understand the basics of Rhino but now wish to master more advanced modelling concepts.
This course is aimed at designers who wish to master subD modelling and presentation techniques including assigning materials for rendering.
This course explores the various ways geometry and data can be transferred between Rhino and Revit and the pros and cons of each method.
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We were expanding the use of Rhino within our firm, and our goal was to get as many of our designers as possible up to an intermediate level. From the back end of creating the curriculum and schedule to the actual workshops, we were very happy working with Parametric Monkey and the outcomes. Paul’s comprehensive workshops were a key piece in our transition to utilising Rhino to maintain consistency across our modelling, as well as opening doors to better analyses. Paul’s attitude and knowledge working with 40+ of our designers was very well received and has set us up for success transitioning to Rhino across the firm.
Paul facilitated foundational training with a select team in Dynamo over a number of weeks through to assisting with implementation. He was engaging, knowledgeable and understood how to best engage with a range of different skill sets. Paul’s teaching methods were very successful and gave us a strong base of knowledge to build upon.
We worked with Parametric Monkey to upskill staff in Rhino and Grasshopper. The training was taken by staff that were both beginners and experienced users after a refresh. The feedback has been very positive. The team is finding new ways to implement the tools from the workshop in our project workflows. The sessions were comprehensive and well-constructed. Paul is a patient and experienced teacher advocating for better ways to use technology in design and architecture. We look forward to working and learning with Parametric Monkey again in the future.
I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for the excellent Rhino training series that we wrapped up earlier this week. I used Rhino extensively throughout college and was unsure how I would benefit from additional training. Needless to say, I was incredibly impressed with all eight sessions. I have sat through training (and even taught some) before, but this is the first time that I have been actively engaged the entire time and learning the tools in a practical way. The way that you structure the lessons, keep the groups small, provide base files for applicable buildings, and demonstrate your workflow – it is simply fantastic. I am excited to see how our firm’s work and workflow improve as more people learn Rhino.
Whilst having never touched Rhino.Inside, and perhaps being a little sceptic about what it could provide that Dynamo currently does not, I came away from Paul's session pleasantly surprised by how much I learned about the tool in a single session. What I appreciated most was that Paul approached it from the perspective of someone learning it for the first time himself, finding frustrations and limitations but also a willingness to demonstrate to what extent he has explored the tool. Having Paul describe the key bugbears and the differences between it and Dynamo, I came out excited and brainstorming a number of different ways I would want to try Rhino.Inside.
This case study highlights how mass timber construction sequencing can be captured and codified in Dynamo to achieve automation at scale.
As organisations turn to automated solutions to streamline their workflows, greater consistency is needed to reap the benefit of these tools.
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