Casework Family Naming

Examples / Breakdown

Component Breakdown:

F. – Forum Designator
- Indicates adherence to the Forum standard naming convention.
Casework – Revit Category
- Identifies the general family category (e.g., Casework, Furniture, Plumbing).
211 – CDS Classification Number
- A standardized number representing the object type (e.g., 211 for casework).
Base – Location/Type
- Describes the specific cabinet type or location, such as "Base", "Wall", "Tall", etc.
Door1 – Door Count
- Specifies the number of doors the cabinet includes.
Drawer1 – Drawer Count
- Specifies the number of drawers the cabinet includes.
(Dot.) Optional Modifier – e.g., RU (RollUnder)
- This section can vary in length and includes additional features or specifications. See optional modifier list below.

Casework Family Type Naming

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Examples / Breakdown

Component Breakdown:

F. – Forum Designator
- Indicates adherence to the Forum naming standard.
B__ – Location Abbreviation
- Specifies the cabinet location or type (e.g., B__ for Base cabinet). Underscores are used as placeholders to maintain structure and fixed character length.
1D – Door Count and Door Modifier
- 1 = Number of doors
- D = Door modifier (describes the door type or function)
1D – Drawer Count and Drawer Modifier
- 1 = Number of drawers
- D = Drawer modifier (describes the drawer type or function)
344212 – Height, Width, and Depth
- A 6-digit code representing cabinet dimensions (in inches):
  - 34 = Height
  - 42 = Width
  - 12 = Depth
(Dot.) Optional Modifier – e.g., RU (RollUnder)
- This section can vary in length and includes additional features or specifications. See optional modifier list below.

Casework Family Type Tag Naming

Measurements are rounded to the nearest inch

Examples / Breakdown

B## (Base Cabinet in Kitchen):
- Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.
- Industry-standard depth: 24”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VB## (Vanity Base Cabinet):

- Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.
- Industry-standard depth: 21”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

DB## (Drawer Base in Kitchen):
- Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.
- Industry-standard depth: 24”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VBD## (Vanity Drawer Base):
- Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.
- Industry-standard depth: 21”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VSB## (Vanity Sink Base):
- Standard widths: 30” (single), 33” (double offset), 36” (double basin), 42” (largest).
- Industry-standard depth: 21”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

SB## (Sink Base in Kitchen):
- Width varies based on kitchen layout.
- Industry-standard depth: 24”.
- Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

W#### (Wall Upper Cabinet):
- Format: Width (##) x Height (##), depth is typically 12” (industry standard).

PC#### (Tall Pantry Cabinet with Stacked Doors):

- Width: 9” to 48” (3” increments).
- Height: Standard 84”; customizable to 90” or 96”.
- Industry-standard depth: 24”.
- Option for stacked or full-height doors.

PCFH#### (Tall Pantry with Full-Height Doors): Same as PC#### but with full-height doors.
BWB## (Base Cabinet with Waste Basket):
- Width: 15” to 24” (3” increments).
- Commonly 18” wide for pull-out trash systems.

W#### DEEP (Deep Upper Wall Cabinet):
- Width and height format as W####.
- Depth is 24”, standard depth for upper cabinets is 12”.
- Typically used above refrigerators.

Optional Modifiers

R - Right hinge
REM - Removable
RU - Roll Under
L - Left hinge
BB - Bread board
CD - Cutlery drawer
CM - Crown moulding, cabinet
DIV - Tray divider(s)
KD - Knife drawer
LS - Lazy susan, round or pie-shaped

LM - LeMans system
MC - Magic corner
PD - Pull-down mechanism
PH - Pigeon hole
PO - Pull-out shelf
ROS - Roll-out shelf
TOT - Tip-out tray
TR - Trash/recycling pull-out
UD - Utility drawer
WR - Wine rack

Location / Type Abbreviation

B - Base
BAC - Base angled corner
BBC - Base blind corner
BCC - Base corner corner, 90°
BFD - Base full-door
BOV - Base oven
BOS - Base open shelf

BxD - Base drawer, x denotes # of drawers
CL - Closet
DD - Desk drawer
F - Filler
FD - File drawer
GF - Gable filler
GP - Gable panel

OF - Overlay filler
xP - Panel, x denotes type
SB - Sink base
TOS - Tall open shelf
TOV - Tall oven
TP - Tall pantry
TU - Tall utility
V - Vanity

VSB - Vanity sink base
W - Wall
WAC - Wall angled corner
WBC - Wall blind corner
WCC - Wall corner corner, 90°
WMV - Wall microwave shelf
WOS - Wall open shelf

Legacy Information

Note : These notes document Forum's Legacy procedures for handling casework in the office. They serve as a reference for past practices and will be used as a foundation for developing the new X standard moving forward.

Key Points

Casework Components: Includes cabinetry, countertops, shelving, millwork, wall-hung work surfaces, and supports (e.g., brackets).

Cabinets:

Base Cabinets: Found in kitchens (2'-0" depth, 2'-10 ½" height), with a 4" high and 3" deep toe kick.

Upper Cabinets: Typically 42" high.

Vanities: Found in bathrooms (1'-9" depth, 2'-8 ½" height).

Pantries: Tall cabinetry, often with stacked doors or full-height doors.

Materials: Currently assigned <By Category>, meaning no specific material types have been designated for casework.

Hosting & Keynotes:

Casework is not hosted in the model.

Keynotes are not associated with casework families at this time.

Standardization:

Base & Upper Cabinets: Sizes are standardized (divisible by 3”) and should not be modified for width, depth, or height.

Height: Upper cabinets are currently only available in a 42” height.

Base Cabinet Heights:

Kitchen base cabinets (B): 34 ½” high.

Vanity base cabinets (VB): 32 ½” high.

Casework Family Types:

All families are instance-based and can be manually edited via the properties panel. However, elements should be locked to prevent unwanted changes.

If resizing occurs, the element should be renamed—consult with PC, PM, or SD for unique cases.

Handles: Handles are freely editable by users, which can result in inconsistencies or deletion errors.

Naming Convention:

B## (Base Cabinet in Kitchen):

Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.

Industry-standard depth: 24”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VB## (Vanity Base Cabinet):

Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.

Industry-standard depth: 21”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

DB## (Drawer Base in Kitchen):

Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.

Industry-standard depth: 24”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VBD## (Vanity Drawer Base):

Width ranges from 9” to 48” in 3” increments.

Industry-standard depth: 21”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

VSB## (Vanity Sink Base):

Standard widths: 30” (single), 33” (double offset), 36” (double basin), 42” (largest).

Industry-standard depth: 21”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

SB## (Sink Base in Kitchen):

Width varies based on kitchen layout.

Industry-standard depth: 24”.

Toe Kick: 4" high and 3" deep.

W#### (Wall Upper Cabinet):

Format: Width (##) x Height (##), depth is typically 12” (industry standard).

PC#### (Tall Pantry Cabinet with Stacked Doors):

Width: 9” to 48” (3” increments).

Height: Standard 84”; customizable to 90” or 96”.

Industry-standard depth: 24”.

Option for stacked or full-height doors.

PCFH#### (Tall Pantry with Full-Height Doors): Same as PC#### but with full-height doors.

BWB## (Base Cabinet with Waste Basket):

Width: 15” to 24” (3” increments).

Commonly 18” wide for pull-out trash systems.

W#### DEEP (Deep Upper Wall Cabinet):

Width and height format as W####.

Depth is 24”, standard depth for upper cabinets is 12”.

Typically used above refrigerators.

Current Issues

Countertop Display Issues:

Problem: When creating U-shaped or L-shaped countertops, visible lines appear where the pieces meet.

Request: The lines should disappear, making the countertop appear as a single continuous piece.

Corner Radius:

Problem: There is no option to apply radius corners to the countertops.

Request: Add the ability to apply radius corners for more flexibility in countertop design.

Void for Trash in Countertops:

Problem: There is no predefined void for trash disposal in countertops (e.g., for clubhouses).

Request: Implement a void for trash, ensuring these spaces can be accounted for in designs.

Backsplash Control:

Problem: The backsplash is a type property, meaning it is either on or off for the entire family.

Request: Make the backsplash controllable per instance so that users can turn it on or off as needed for individual cases.

Base Cabinet with Full-Height Doors:

Problem: Currently, we do not have a base cabinet family that only includes full-height doors with no drawers.

Request: Add a base cabinet with only doors and no drawers, per client requests.

Base Cabinet with Outlet:

Problem: There is no base cabinet that includes an outlet (requiring manual insertion).

Request: Add an option for a base cabinet with an integrated outlet rather than manually drawing one in.

Removable Sink Base Complexity:

Problem: The removable sink base has too many pieces when base cabinets are turned off, requiring users to manually add (2) end panels on each side.

Request: Simplify the family so that the end panels are built into the family and automatically show up when the sink base is used.

Base Cabinet Elevation Lines:

Problem: In elevation view, base cabinets show lines at the toe-kick, making them look like solid elements.

Request: The line types at the toe-kick need to be manually changed to invisible to avoid unnecessary visibility of the base line.

Handle Options:

Problem: Currently, there are no options for handles, knobs, or no hardware on casework.

Request: Provide the ability to select between handles, knobs, or no hardware for casework, giving flexibility to meet various design needs.

Cabinet Styles for Rendering:

Problem: The current cabinet styles do not offer variety for rendering purposes.

Request: Add options for different cabinet styles such as Shaker, Glass, and Solid to accommodate varied aesthetic needs for renderings.

Key Citations

Understanding Casework Coding

Casework codes use a standardized shorthand to identify casework types, dimensions, and placements. This system, based on industry conventions such as NKAB (NAAWS) and CDS (Cabinet Design Series), combines abbreviations and numerical values to convey key details about each piece of casework. Forum standards are based on these industry conventions. Below are references to some of these.

CDS Casework Document

CDS_CabinetDesignSeries.pdf

NKBA Casework Document

Chapter-6-Illustrating-CabinetryCasework.pdf

ADA Vessel Sink/Countertop Standards

For vessel-style sink configurations, the following dimensional standards will be observed to ensure accessibility while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic:

Knee Clearance

From finished floor (FF) to bottom of countertop:
The height will be 27 inches, providing the required knee clearance for wheelchair users per ADA guidelines.

Sink Rim Height

From finished floor to top of vessel sink rim:
This dimension will not exceed 34 inches (2' 10"), as required by the ADA. In this configuration, the rim sits at 33 1/2 inches (2' 9 1/2"), calculated by adding the 5" vessel sink depth to the 27" countertop height and 1 1/2" countertop standard thickness.

Faucet Control Reach Range

From finished floor to top of faucet control:
ADA compliance requires operable parts to be no higher than 48 inches above the floor. The selected faucet stands 14 inches (1' 2") above the countertop, placing the control at 42 1/2 inches (3' 6 1/2") from the finished floor—comfortably within compliant reach range.

Visual Reference

Refer to the image below for an elevation diagram illustrating these key measurements and spatial relationships:

Parameters

FILL SPACE WITH CASEWORK PARAMETERS AND BE SURE TO NOTE ANY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FAMILIES

The shelving count will be included in the casework type name, not the family name, because it’s variable and may change between types. The casework family will come with default shelf configurations set by Mario. If a user needs a different number of shelves, they must duplicate the type and adjust the F.Shelf.Count type parameter, since it's not meant to be edited per instance.
Note - For F.Casework.100.Base.Door0.Drawer0.OpenShelving, the modifier is noted as OpenShelving to be generic because the shelf count should not be placed in the family name.

Keynotes Behavior in Type Catalogues

If the Keynote field is left blank in the Revit family file, the type catalogue will not populate the value when the family is loaded into a project. To ensure the keynote field is correctly filled from the type catalogue, a placeholder value of F.Placeholder will be used within the family.

This allows Revit to overwrite the placeholder with the correct value from the type catalogue during the load process. Always ensure F.Placeholder is present in the Keynote field in the family file to enable proper data transfer from the catalogue.

Formula For Base Casework Included/Excluded Storage Surface

Included Storage Surface Count for ADA Requirements

Included range → Height ≥ 15" and ≤ 48"
Out-of-range storage → Height < 15" or > 48"

If Base Height is less than or equal to 48", follow these steps:

Calculate:
- Base Height - Toe Kick - Storage Surface Thickness
  - → Toe Kick = 4", Storage Surface Thickness = ½"
Example:
- Base Height = 34" →
  - 34" - 4" - 0.5" = 29.5"
Divide that result by Storage Surface Count (user input).
Example:
- Storage Surface Count = 4 →
  - 29.5 ÷ 4 = 7.375"
Compare to the 10.5" threshold (which comes from 15" minimum - 4" toe kick - ½" thickness).
- If the result < 10.5" →
  - Included Storage = Storage Surface Count - 2
- If the result ≥ 10.5" →
  - Included Storage = Storage Surface Count - 1

Summary of “Included” vs. “Out-of-Range”:

Included → Height after subtraction and division gives a storage height that ≥ 15" and ≤ 48"
Out-of-range → Resulting height is < 15" or > 48"

Code References

FILL SPACE WITH CODE REFERENCES THAT HAVE INFLUENCED EACH DESIGN DECISION AND SCHEDULING FORMULAS (ADA)

ADA Rules for Cabinet Handles – Within/Out of Reach Storage

According to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), anything someone has to touch to use—like a cabinet handle, knob, or latch—must be placed between 15 inches and 48 inches off the floor. This makes sure everyone, including people using wheelchairs or with a disability, can access them easily.
This rule applies to the part you actually grab, not just the cabinet itself.
At Forum, we don’t show handles or hardware in our drawings. Instead, we assume that the person installing the cabinets will place all handles and knobs within the correct 15"–48" range to meet the ADA requirements.
This makes sure everything gets built in a way that’s accessible and code-compliant.
Here are the relevant code snippits:
- Section 309.3 (Operable Parts: Height)
  - "Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in 308."
- Section 308.2.1 (Unobstructed Forward Reach)
  - "Where a clear floor or ground space allows a forward approach to an element and the reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground."
- Section 308.3.1 (Unobstructed Side Reach)
  - "Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element and the reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum and the low side reach shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground."

Note on Level Reference and Cabinet Mounting Heights in Forum Revit Models:
- At Forum, the levels in our Revit models represent the top of the structural truss, not the finish floor. We intentionally do not model any floor materials (such as slab topping or finish flooring) within our Revit files. As a result, upper cabinet mounting heights shown in the model are measured from the associated level, not the actual finished floor elevation.
- Because of this, these mounting heights may not meet true ADA clearance requirements unless manually adjusted in the field or during coordination. Please verify all critical dimensions from finish floor in the field.

Schedules

Storage Calc

see rvt template

Accessible Storage Calculations

The excel spreadsheet for accessible storage is located in the QA-QC folder of every new project that is created. If you have an older project that did not have the file, it can be found in the following location: P:\Templates\ArchitectureTemplate.0000\Production\QA-QC

NEW STORAGE CALCS - Master 3-22-23.xlsx

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Casework Family Naming

Examples / Breakdown

Casework Family Type Naming

Examples / Breakdown

Casework Family Type Tag Naming

Examples / Breakdown

Optional Modifiers

Location / Type Abbreviation

Legacy Information

Note : These notes document Forum's Legacy procedures for handling casework in the office. They serve as a reference for past practices and will be used as a foundation for developing the new X standard moving forward. Key Points

Understanding Casework Coding

CDS Casework Document

NKBA Casework Document

ADA Vessel Sink/Countertop Standards

Parameters

Formula For Base Casework Included/Excluded Storage Surface

Included Storage Surface Count for ADA Requirements

If Base Height is less than or equal to 48", follow these steps:

Summary of “Included” vs. “Out-of-Range”:

Code References

Schedules

Storage Calc

Note : These notes document Forum's Legacy procedures for handling casework in the office. They serve as a reference for past practices and will be used as a foundation for developing the new X standard moving forward.

Key Points