To create a new area type in Revit, you'll work within the Area and Volume Computations settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Access Area and Volume Computations: Go to the Architecture tab, then in the Room & Area panel, click the dropdown arrow and select "Area and Volume Computations."
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Navigate to Area Schemes: In the Area and Volume Computations dialog, click on the "Area Schemes" tab.
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Create a New Area Scheme: Click the "New" button to create a new area scheme.
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Select the Area Scheme Type: Choose the appropriate Area Scheme Type from the options available. This will typically be either "Gross Building" or "Rentable."
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Rename the Area Scheme (Optional but Recommended): Rename the new Area Scheme to something descriptive, especially if you're working with Design Options. This makes it easier to keep track of different calculation methods for different design scenarios. For example, you might name it "Design Option A Area Scheme."
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Define Area Type Properties (if needed): While the steps above create the scheme, you might need to define specific area types within that scheme. This depends on how you plan to categorize your areas. If needed, define area types within the area scheme.
- For Example: Within a "Rentable" area scheme, you might need to define specific area types such as "Usable Area," "Vertical Penetration," and "Public Corridor." To do so, you'd typically work with area rules to automatically assign area types based on room function or boundaries. This is usually done by creating rules under the Area Scheme in the Area and Volume Computations dialog or working within the Area Plan and tagging areas accordingly.
That covers the basics of creating a new area type in Revit. Remember to set up rules or manually adjust areas within the area plan to correctly reflect your design requirements.
