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Mashrabiya Revit Family Site
1. Family Category & Template
- Template:
Metric Generic Model face based.rft(or wall-based if preferred) - Category: Generic Model (can be changed to Specialty Equipment)
- Shared: Yes (if used in multiple projects)
Why a Standard "Curtain Wall" Won't Cut It
Many novice users attempt to model Mashrabiya using the native Curtain Wall tool with mullion profiles. While this works for simple screens (like horizontal brise-soleil), it fails for true Mashrabiya for three reasons:
- Angle Complexity: Traditional Mashrabiya relies on hexagonal, octagonal, or star-shaped geometries. Rectangular mullions cannot intersect diagonally without manual, corrupting joins.
- Solid vs. Void Ratio: The decorative effect relies on precise negative space. Curtain panels treat the frame as a solid; mashrabiya treats the hole as a pattern.
- File Bloat: A single facade might contain 10,000 individual mullion pieces. A well-made adaptive component family can render the same facade with 10 instances.
We need a Revit Family optimized for pattern repetition. mashrabiya revit family
8. Example Formulas for Parametric Control
| Parameter | Formula / Constraint |
|---|---|
| Spacing | Panel Width / 6 (for 5 openings) |
| Stick Width | Spacing * 0.2 |
| Opening Width | Spacing - Stick Width |
| Number of Bars | rounddown((Panel Height) / (Stick Width + Gap)) | Template: Metric Generic Model face based
4. Creating the Parametric Lattice (Core Pattern)
We will use a repeating void pattern cut into a solid block. Why a Standard "Curtain Wall" Won't Cut It
