Building

This panel is used to make adjustments to the building.

building parameters

Definitions

  • Wrap levels - sets the number of building levels wrapping a garage OR unparked levels
  • Podium levels - sets the number of building levels above the parking garage
  • Floor to floor height - Set the global floor to floor height (affects facade takeoffs and courtyard aspect ratio)
  • Corridor width - sets the corridor width
  • Courtyard aspect ratio - set the minimum courtyard width for a given building height (See diagrams below)
  • Orthographic - toggles orthograpic lines on or off
  • Line garage - If enabled, podium buildings will have liner units, and wrap buildings will force-wrap the garage (if not dimensionally constrained by the site). Garage placement will be affected when locating the garage with line garage enabled.
  • Parapets - toggles roof parapets in 3D on or off
  • Parapet Height - defines height of roof parapet

How to adjust the corridor:

Click the  + / - icons or select the number and enter new corridor width.

building corr width


How to adjust the number of wrap levels:

Click the  + / - icons or select the number and enter number of wrap levels.

building wrap enter 


How to adjust the number of podium levels:

Click the  + / - icons or select the number and enter number of podium levels.

building podium


How to line the garage with units:

Click enable or disable.

building line garage


How to enable orthographic mode:

Click enable or disable.

Enable ortho mode