LEVELS
A NOTE ON REVIT BEHAVIOR
By default Revit uses a level's name when a new view is created from that level.
When you rename a level that has exactly the same name as a view Revit will ask if you want to rename the view. (e.g. level = Level 1, view = Level 1). The same happens if you rename a view - Revit asks if you want to rename the level.
Note this behavior occurs whether Revit named the view (i.e. you accepted the default) or a name was manually changed to create the match.
Although Revit is just trying to be helpful, it is best practice to NOT name levels and views the same. (e.g. level = Level 1, view = Level 1 Plan). This will prevent accidental name changes by inexperienced or inattentive Revit users.
GENERAL NAMING
Levels are generally named as required for a particular project.
When deciding level names consider:
length of the name (too long and it will make view placement on sheets difficult).
alphabetical ordering (e.g. Ground and Ground Lower will list together)
whether their are different levels in linked files (name them so you know which file they are in)
WORKING LEVELS
Sometimes a level is created to help the model, but is not required to appear within documentation.
Prefix these levels with a W_
e.g.
W_datum level
W_natural ground
GRIDS
GENERAL NAMING
Grids are generally named as required for a particular project.
When deciding grid names consider:
grid numbers run left-right, letters up-down of Project North. Numbering starts top left of Project North.
each separate building, including existing, should have unique grid names.
length of the name (too long and it won't fit in a grid reference bubble).
whether there are different grids in linked files (name them so you know which file they are in)