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Comprehensive V.I.A. Modeling Guide for Revit Curtain Wall Families and Panels

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to utilizing V.I.A. Panels with the Curtain Wall tool in Revit. It covers the creation of layouts using nested Curtain Panel families, applying a fixed grid distance, and selecting appropriate panel types. Each step highlights essential properties and configurations such as door orientation and panel junctions for optimal design. Additionally, it explains how to manage skins for interior and exterior divisions, ensuring a flexible and comprehensive modeling experience in Revit. Whether for educational or professional use, enhance your Revit skills with this detailed guide!

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Comprehensive V.I.A. Modeling Guide for Revit Curtain Wall Families and Panels

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  1. V.I.A. Modeling Guide For Revit Families

  2. basics • V.I.A. Panels utilizeThe Curtain Wall toolsof Revit • The panelsaredefinedasCurtain Panel Families • Intention of the families is to create layoutsatoncewith nested families instead of arranging frames, junctionsandskinsindividually. • Only a smallsetofrules (sizes, constraints) areintegrated

  3. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 1 • Usethe Wall toolandadd a Curtain Wall familiy. Note thatthe V.I.A. overviewprojectcontains additional curtain wall typeswithpresetgriddivisions Ifrequired, flipthecurtain wall. Thissymbolshouldbelocatedattheinteriorside .

  4. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 2 For Utility Panels defined as curtain panels, create a grid distance of 4.06. • UsetheCurtainGridtoolandadd horizontal andverticalgridlinestothecurtain wall.

  5. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 3 • TAB-clickandchange a System Panel to a V.I.A. panel type in the Type Selector.

  6. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 4 • Usethe SPACE keytochangetheorientationofthedoor • Set theproperties in the Properties dialog Doors canbedisplayed open orclosedfor 3D andelevationviews. 2 hardwiretypesareavailable

  7. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 5 Check „Ceiling Track“ for top panels Check „Floor Track“ forbottompanels Uncheckbothpropertiesfor intermediate panels • Solid panelscanhave different skinarrangementsfortheinteriorandexteriorside

  8. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 6 • Assignthejunctionsforeachsideofthecurtain wall • Set theCurtain Wall Height property, ifthejunctionspansoverthecurtaingriddimensions

  9. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 7 • Alternatively, youcanusetheFurniture Systems family „Steelcase V.I.A. - Junctions – Junction.rfa“ toplacethejunctionsindividually.

  10. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 8 • Continuethenextrunwith a curtain wall • UsetheAlign Tool toconnectthecurtain wall in plan viewtotheexisting wall. UsetheAlignmentHelperLinestoalign. • YoucanswitchoftheAlignmentHelper in The Properties forindiviualpanelsorunderObject Styles/Furniturecategory Before After AlignmentHelperLines

  11. V.I.A Panels in Revit l Step 9 • Continuetodefinetheskinsasdescribed in step 5 • Note theMini End Extension propertyfor Small, Medium and Large Mini-Ends

  12. V.I.A families overview Individual skindivisionsforinteriorandexterior Individual skindivisionsforinteriorandexterior • Solid Panel • Solid Panel w Junctions Integrated junctionsandends

  13. V.I.A families overview Need a fixedgriddistanceof 4.06‘‘W. Glass canbesetforbothsides • Glass Panel • Segmented Glass Panel • Utility Panel • Junction 3 horizontal divisions Toplacejunctionsindividually.

  14. V.I.A families overview Fixed dimensions: Projector Position (for 96‘‘Width): • Eno ProjectorShroud • Eno Markerboard • Single Monitor Shroud • Double Monitor Shroud Fixed dimensions Fixeddimensions: Material forscreen Fixeddimensions:

  15. V.I.A families overview Fixed Height dimensions: interiorexterior Fixed Monitor dimensions: : • Slatwall Panel • Solid Panel w Single Monitor • Solid Panel w Double Monitor Fixed Monitor dimensions: Variable Monitor Position: interiorexterior

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