Mashrabiya Revit Family May 2026

  • Nest the Component: Load your Mashrabiya_Node.rfa. Place it at each intersection point of the divided surface grid.
  • Assign Parameters:
  • Void Logic: In the Curtain Panel, create an extrusion that fills the whole panel. Then draw a void extrusion in the shape of an arch or star centered on the node. This cuts the solid center, leaving only the lattice.

    • | Source | Quality | |------------|-------------| | RevitCity | Moderate (check parameters) | | BIMobject | Sometimes has Islamic patterns | | BIM&CO | Filter by "Mashrabiya" or "wood screen" | | Autodesk Seek | Limited | | Custom (recommended) | Full control |

    To make your Mashrabiya Revit Family truly marketable (or usable on multiple projects), add these parameters to the family types: mashrabiya revit family

    | Parameter Name | Formula / Type | Function | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Openness Ratio | (Void Area / Total Area) * 100 | Calculates passive solar performance. | | Depth | Instance Parameter (Length) | Changes the 3D extrusion of the lattice for lighting control. | | Material_Swatch | Wood / Gypsum / Metal | Allows swapping between traditional wood and modern prefab aluminum. | | Pattern_Complexity | Integer (4, 6, 8) | Uses an if() statement to switch which nested node loads (e.g., 4-point star vs 8-point star). | Nest the Component: Load your Mashrabiya_Node

    Example Formula for Complexity: if(Pattern_Complexity < 5, "Family_4Point", "Family_8Point") Void Logic: In the Curtain Panel, create an

    Simpler alternative for beginners: Use Create → Array (linear) with Grid_U count and Label = Spacing.

    This is the gold standard for a Mashrabiya Revit Family. We will use a Curtain Panel Pattern Based family.

    If you need a non-parametric, purely visual Mashrabiya for renderings (Enscape/Lumion), this is the fastest method.