Infill Panel Materials

• The variety of infill panel materials is extensive, including:
  • Thin concrete
  • Brick
  • Aluminum
• The options available are incredibly flexible, allowing for diverse architectural designs.

Curtain Wall Design

• Curtain Wall Components:
  • Infill Panel: The surface between the mullions.
  • Frame (Mullions): Vertical and horizontal framing that supports the infill panels.
• Design Variations:
  • Hidden Frame: Frame positioned behind the infill panel, providing a sleek appearance with visible reveals.
  • Integrated Frame: Frame visible as part of the design; these frames can also have unique profiles (rounded, etc.).

Revit Design Capabilities

• Creating Curtain Walls in Revit:
  • Customization of grid design is feasible, allowing for asymmetrical profiles.
  • Curtain walls in Revit can be treated as standalone walls or embedded within existing walls.
• Components of Revit Curtain Wall:
  • The grid system is essential for dividing the infill panels and attaching mullions to grid lines.

Education Focus in Architecture vs. Interior Architecture

• Architecture: Heavy emphasis on facade design and aesthetics, affecting how buildings appear from the outside.
• Interior Architecture: Primarily focuses on space planning, selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, along with functional layouts versus aesthetic concerns.

Practical Application in Revit

• Panel Creation:
  • Create a curtain wall stretching approximately 60 feet long.
• Grid Tool Use:
  • Utilizing the curtain grid tool allows for dividing glass panels into smaller sections.
  • Vertical and horizontal grid lines can be placed but require specific positioning (e.g., vertical on horizontal edge).
• Functionality vs. Aesthetics:
  • The curtain wall system requires both style choices (how it looks) and functional decisions (height of doors, concealing structural elements).
  • Example: Placing horizontal mullions at door height to match functional needs.

Final Adjustments to Curtain Wall System

• Combining panels for a more realistic appearance involves modifying the grid settings to merge and configure glass panels.
• Changing panel types from glazed to solid panels as needed based on design objectives.

Upcoming Projects and Learning Objectives

• Upcoming focus involves learning about:
  • Designing a two-story retail building using complex wall modeling techniques (curved walls, different types).
  • Creating storefront systems and associated design elements in Revit.
• Emphasizing project organization by ensuring all walls are implemented correctly and consistent with required reference levels.