I am in college studying ArchVis and I have been using Revit. For the most part, I've just used default wall types or slightly edited them for my projects because it saves times and hassle (these are just class assignments after all). However, I'd like to try making some new, common wall types/styles that I could use for just standard residential projects. I'd also like to try designing a house on my own for the fun of it and to continue practicing using Revit.
For those who do residential projects, what are some wall types and assemblies you often use? Do you have "go-to" walls?
Also just to note, I'm in Ohio and I am planning on working around here once I'm out of school. So doing ArchVis work, I'll be working with Ohio climate, which for those who know can be a little bit of everything.
Have you tried this?
every time I make a new wall, roof, or floor type for a project I put a copy of it in a template drawing. After a few years there's about 50+ different types of wood, masonry, glass and other random types with various interior & exterior finishes, insulation, vapor barriers, etc. Roofs by material type, and thickness. Fascia profiles. "Floors" made of gravel, concrete, grass, water, countertop marble, etc. Also common detail items like foundation anchors, framing sections, etc. It takes a while but if you're diligent you'll build up your own library so to speak of common configurations that are used in your area.
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