Curtain Wall vs Beam for Facade Modeling: Windows Not Visible – Need Help

[mina_saracoglu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyVb_-qmFs

In this video, the facade is created using a beam. I tried to do the same, but even though I drew the reference, it doesn’t appear. What could be the reason? Actually, I created this facade model using a curtain wall before, but the windows didn’t appear. That’s why I wanted to try this method. Could you help me? Or is there an easier way to do it? Thank you very much in advance!

[RDAOU]

@mina_saracoglu 

what do you mean drew reference but it is not showing? Did you try the Show Work Plane … that would highlight it in blue

Curtain wall and beam system are the easiest way to do this. if you placed the beam and they are not showing, you might need to change the justification. They might have been placed inside the wall or something

if you wish you can also share the curtain wall which you tried…which windows did not show? Or how did they not show? Is the panel u used set to transparent? 

[mina_saracoglu]

My file is too big. I couldn't share. I put a picture. I made it w curtain wall. The windows remain hidden behind the wall. It looks strange. How can i do it with beam system. 

 

[RDAOU]

@mina_saracoglu 

beam system is similar to what you have posted in that YouTube … there is nothing much more to explain about it unless you have a specific question. If you follow that YouTube you should do fine.

for the curtain wall you can just copy the curtain wall louvers wall you created and the wall with windows behind it and post aligned to view in a new empty revit project. That would be small enough to post 

[mina_saracoglu]

Okay here the file. Can u please check the wall ?

[RDAOU · Accepted solution]

@mina_saracoglu 

There is nothing wrong with the curtain wall or the elevation view per se. The current/south elevation is not perpendicular to the curtain wall, which causes the mullions to be partially visible from the side. This reduces the apparent size of the gaps through which the windows can be seen.

To achieve a clearer view of the windows, place a new elevation that is perpendicular to the curtain wall. This will make the windows more visible.