Where do you put a piece of equipment that belongs to two disciplines? (e.g., An Air Handling Unit is Mechanical, but has a clearance zone for Architectural).
[Category]_[Family Name]_[Key Parameter 1]_[Key Parameter 2]
This is where most firms live or die. Let’s break down the 01_ARCHITECTURE folder. revit family directory
01_ARCHITECTURE │ ├── 01_Doors │ ├── 01_Single_Flush.rfa │ ├── 02_Double_Glass.rfa │ └── 03_Overhead_Coiling.rfa │ ├── 02_Windows │ ├── Casement │ ├── Double_Hung │ └── Curtain_Wall (Note: These live separately often) │ ├── 03_Casework │ ├── Base_Cabinets │ ├── Wall_Cabinets │ └── Reception_Desks │ ├── 04_Furniture_Systems │ ├── Desks │ ├── Seating │ └── Storage_Units │ └── 09_Plumbing_Fixtures (Yes, under Arch for coordination) ├── Water_Closets ├── Lavatories └── Showers Use Leading Zeros (01, 02… 99) to force Windows to sort folders in the order you want, not alphabetical.
You see a folder called "New Folder (3)" , another called "MEP Stuff," and a third named "Final_Families_v2_USE_THIS." Where do you put a piece of equipment
Do not just dump everything into "Furniture." Use a or Function-First approach.
Here is a recommended top-level structure: Let’s break down the 01_ARCHITECTURE folder
This post isn't just about organizing files; it's about building a living, breathing ecosystem for your digital components.