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.

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

| 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). | mashrabiya revit family

Example Formula for Complexity: if(Pattern_Complexity < 5, "Family_4Point", "Family_8Point") Nest the Component: Load your Mashrabiya_Node

Instead of square voids, sketch an octagram (8-point star): Void Logic: In the Curtain Panel, create an