substrate Material (such as plywood or gypsum board) that acts as a foundation for another material.
subwall A component wall in a stacked wall. See
Vertically Stacked Walls
on page 574.
surface pattern The graphic design (fill pattern) used to represent a surface when shown in projection. See
Fill Patterns
on page 449.
Surface patterns (left) and cut patterns (right) for a wall
survey Topographical information about a building site, including its location, boundaries, and elevation.
See
Property Lines
on page 899.
sustainable design The art of planning physical objects so they can be created and maintained in a way
that supports the longevity of natural ecosystems and reserves. It ranges from designing small objects for
everyday use to designing buildings, cities, and the physical surface of the earth.
Revit Architecture provides predefined families of model elements that promote sustainable design, including
water tanks, solar panels, and wind-powered generators. See
Loading Families
on page 352.
swatch A sample patch of a color or pattern.
When you apply a color scheme to rooms, the floor plan can display a color scheme legend, which indicates
the colors and what they represent. The color scheme legend includes color swatches.
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