Create a custom ceiling with a 3D void pattern like a wood slat ceiling

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to create a ceiling family that provides an actual 3D pattern like a suspended wood slat ceiling(see "wood slat ceiling example.jpg")? We can use a .pat file to create the correct pattern, but it does not show up in 3D. Modifying the ceiling boundary for each slat is far too time consuming if ceilings are not rectilinear, and we have many unique ceiling shapes (see "ceiling capture.jpg").

I have also seen posts about using a sloped glazing element and customizing the panels.  This idea sounds good, but it has many problems in terms of collaboration work flow because it will not be classified as a ceiling.

The other idea we had was a parametric family that will define height, width and spacing of the wood slats, but I do not know if it is possible to create a custom boundary for a family that is not a system family.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[rosskirby]

Take a look at this example  and this example by Zach Kron.  It's probably your best bet in terms of customization and control, through if you're not entirely comfortable with adaptive components, it could be a little frustrating.  However, your example seems to be a bit simpler, so it might be a little easier to work through.

Alternatively, as you mentioned, is the option of using a sloped glazing assemly as if it was a horizontal curtain wall.  Define the profile of the slats/mullions, set the panel as empty, and sketch the outline of the ceiling in plan.  This will probably be the fastest method, as long as your slat profiles are all the same, run in the same direction, and won't change often.  You can also set up a rule to control the automatic spacing of the slats, rather than placing them individually.

Hope that helps.

[Alfredo_Medina]

Make it with a Beam System. Define the boundary, define the beam, define the spacing... Done.

[dtpeter2901]

I looked at using a Curtain system hosted to a mass, but problem is that you're limited to 200 grids in one direction.

I also looked at a beam system, but you're limited to 500 and you don't get the cross supports.

Any other options when your looking at large areas of Slat Ceiling with panel grids at 2 1/2" X 1'-0"?

Thanks in advance.

[ToanDN]

Break it into smaller portions to stay under the 200 or 500 limits, depends on which option you shoot for.

[Anonymous]

why you dont use material cut out with a bump so you can have a lighter working file and somehow the same result of the pict ? or by making a generic model > extrusion > then making a void and delete them ?

[Nurlan-A.]

Try to use Sloped Glazing.

[Anonymous]

Wood is an environmentally friendly material that you are not afraid to use in any room interior.
Care for the wooden panel is easy, but requires attention. The methods of care for a tree are sorted on the surface. The obvious advantage of the wood slat ceiling is that any time you can scandalize a layer of color and if you want to change the color scheme of the room, you can apply a new one.