Autodesk Revit Architecture 2014 Essentials

Chapter 2

Walls and Curtain Walls

Walls in the Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software can range a great deal in complexity. Early in the design process, walls and curtain walls can be more generic, essentially serving as vertical containers for space and function. They can also be associated to masses in order to create incredibly complex shapes. As the design progresses, these generic walls and curtain walls can be swapped out for more specific vertically compound walls that indicate a range of materials as well as geometric sweeps and reveals.

In this chapter, you learn the following skills:

• Understanding wall types and parameters
• Creating numerous wall configurations
• Modifying walls
• Creating curtain walls
• Modifying curtain walls
• Going beyond ...