Mashrabiya Revit: Family

Mashrabiya

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• Formula for Grid_U = round(Width / Max_Hole_Spacing)
• Add parameter Max_Hole_Spacing = 250 mm.
• This auto-calculates number of holes based on panel width.

Instance vs. Type:

Make the pattern density an Instance Parameter to vary the screen look across a single facade. mashrabiya revit family

• New Family → Curtain Panel Pattern-Based.rft
• The grid is based on a divided surface (rectangle or rhombus).

Tips and Variations

• Go to Create → Family Types.
• Add Type Parameters (not instance for better performance):

6. Performance Optimization

Pattern

| | Modeling approach | |-------------|------------------------| | Horizontal + vertical grid | Extrude along reference lines | | 45° diagonal (turners’ lattice) | Rotated grid or nested family rotated 45° | | Hexagonal / Islamic star | Use adaptive components or repeaters | | Circular turned pieces (traditional) | Nested baluster families on grid points | Mashrabiya ✨ Elevate Your Designs with Modern Mashrabiya

• [ ] Is the "Openness Ratio" driven by a formula?
• [ ] Are the nodes nested (not exploded)?
• [ ] Does the void cut respect the material transparency?
• [ ] Can the depth be changed without breaking the vertices?
• [ ] Does it render correctly in Enscape/Lumion/VRay?