Refinery Toolkits is a specialized Dynamo node package designed to streamline generative design workflows within Revit environments. This package provides a suite of custom nodes engineered for computational design tasks, specifically focusing on space planning, spatial packing, and iterative optimization. It acts as an extension to the core Dynamo library, offering pre-configured logic blocks that simplify complex mathematical operations required for generative studies. By integrating these nodes into standard scripts, users gain access to advanced algorithms for layout generation and spatial analysis. The toolkit is structured to maintain compatibility with standard Dynamo workflows, ensuring that custom logic remains modular and scalable across different project files and design iterations.

The download is a 471 KB file containing .ZIP files.

To implement these tools, load the package directly into the Dynamo environment via the package manager or local directory. Once installed, the nodes appear in the library browser for drag-and-drop integration into existing graphs. Users map input parameters—such as room boundaries, area requirements, or circulation constraints—to the nodes to drive generative solvers. This setup enables rapid testing of multiple design options, allowing for data-driven decision-making during early-stage massing and interior layout development.

These toolkits are essential for architects and computational designers working on complex spatial projects where automated optimization provides significant value. They are particularly effective for large-scale interior fit-outs, commercial office planning, and industrial facility layouts where room adjacency and area efficiency are critical. By automating repetitive layout tasks, the toolkit supports architects in rapidly iterating through design options during the conceptual and schematic phases. It serves as a robust foundation for teams looking to integrate algorithmic thinking into their standard BIM delivery processes.