Chapter 16. Advanced Wall Topics

  • Creating custom compound walls

  • Creating stacked walls

  • Creating sweeps and reveals

  • Creating curtain walls

  • Creating vertically angled walls

More on walls? Really? It seems as though all we do is walls. Well, that's because our buildings are comprised mainly of walls. As you may have noticed, the exterior walls are compound wall structures with reveals and parapet caps. In the east wing, we have a staircase that is completely unsupported. It would be nice to add a wall to make those stairs less spongy. Given the fact that the east wing is a high-end architectural woodwork area, that wall could use some trims that can be added right to the wall's profile. Also, we have not touched on a curtain wall of any kind whatsoever. ...

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