Chapter 20 Design Options - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Design Options
After designing the majority of a project, use design options to develop alternative designs in the project. For example,
you can use design options to adapt to changes in project scope, review other designs, or show variations to a client.
With design options, a team can develop, evaluate, and redesign building components and rooms within a single project
file. Some team members can work on specific options, such as variations of a lobby, while the rest of the team continues
with the main model.
Design options can vary in complexity. For example, a designer may want to explore alternatives for entry designs or
structural systems for a roof. Design options tend to become more focused and simplified as a project progresses. They
are typically used as follows:
Changing the entry design
Exploring different layouts for rooms or furniture
Trying different window configurations
Developing sustainable design alternatives
You can use design options to explore multiple designs as the project develops. At any time in the design process, you
can have multiple sets of design options. Typically, each set of design options addresses a particular issue or area. For
example, to explore possibilities for a pergola and sunshade for a roof terrace, you can create an option set called Roofing
with multiple roofing designs (Sunscreen or Louvers). In addition, you can create an option set called Roof Structure with
multiple structural designs (Brackets or Beams). After the final design is chosen, you can incorporate the chosen options
into the main model and remove the alternatives.
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