Description

 In this conversation, Muhammad Saqlain Awan, founder of the Rhino.Inside.Revit community, shares his journey from civil engineering into computational design. He reflects on the challenges of automating design workflows, the importance of understanding data structures, and how programming skills can elevate efficiency in engineering practice. Saqlain highlights the role of community in knowledge sharing, providing structured lessons and open resources for Rhino.Inside.Revit users. He also outlines his vision for building tools and workflows that make automation more accessible for newcomers and advanced professionals alike.

Takeaways

• Saqlain transitioned from civil engineering into computational design through automation.
• He faced challenges with automating processes and discovered the importance of strong foundations in data structures.
• Community-building has been critical for sharing solutions and advancing knowledge in computational design.
• He created a personal library of solutions for common automation challenges.
• Programming skills are essential for modern engineers.
• His community provides structured lessons and resources tailored for Rhino.Inside.Revit users.
• Saqlain developed a reinforcement component to address specific needs in structural design.
• His problem-solving approach involves breaking down components and optimizing workflows.
• He is focused on making computational design accessible to beginners in AEC.
• Saqlain encourages professionals to embrace automation and continuous learning.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Rhino.Inside.Revit Community
00:05 – Saqlain’s Journey: From Civil Engineering to Computational Design
09:30 – Inside the Rhino.Inside.Revit Community Structure
16:28 – Why Automation Matters in the AEC Industry
26:00 – Advice for Future Generations & Closing Thoughts

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