Wall Assembly Naming:

1-25 = Exterior

26-50 = interior/Exterior

51-75 = Interior

76-99 = Custom

For a full list of names reference: Naming 

Commentary:

• In cases where wall assemblies have a side that can serve as either an interior or exterior, the approach is to create both types of walls assemblies. This decision is based on the wall function being defined as a type parameter.

• In cases where material functions are defined according to structural drawings, a default thickness will be assigned to the material function. Should the user wish to modify the thickness of the material function, it is essential to append "-Custom" after the wall name. This will instruct the code to disregard the predefined wall type and refrain from its deletion. (Please note that the implementation of this function is still pending and must be completed)

• WW-5 incorporates either gypsum board or plywood sheathing depending on the specific instance. To indicate this in the naming convention, we add .GYP or .PW after the exterior finish or cladding material

• Exterior Structural Core Walls defined = Location Line set to Core Face Exterior, on the Exterior face of the wall. Aligned and locked to Grid Line

• Exterior Finish Walls defined = Location Line set to Finish Face Interior, Aligned and locked to Grid Line

• Interior Walls=Location Line set to Core Face Exterior, on the left side of vertical wall and the bottom side for horizontal walls.

• Never use walls as unconnected, set the top constraint to the same as the base level and provide a top offset. (This will show wall layers)

• Vertical extents of walls are to be built like they are in real life.

• Multistory projects typically have structural core walls with a bottom on a floor and vertically span to the underside of the above floor. Aligned and locked to Grid Line per the Revit Wall Location Line Orientation rules.

• Interior fire-rated Walls should be modeled as they are intended to be built. Multistory interior walls will often span between floor and the underside of the floor above. The walls will be hosted between the two relevant Revit Levels. Additionally, the tops of those walls are to be "Attached" to the higher floor.  This will allow the walls to adapt to changes later. An offset for the deflection of the floor above is not to be modeled. Aligned and locked to Grid Line per the Revit Wall Location Line Orientation rules.

  • • Exceptions such as interior non-fire-rated walls designed to only be tall enough to host abutting ceilings should have an associated Datum Level created to host to. This will allow for control of all walls of that type on a given floor.

• Wall Structure is to represent the finished wall assembly and all layers/components that make up the wall, including elements such as Masonry ties, channels, and STC rating components.