Ceilings and Stairs

RCPs good place for building systems coordinationMore three-dimensional variety than plansCoordinate vertical elements like elevators and stairs

Design RCPS vs. Construction Documents graphics

Design RCPS: Lighting strategy (uplighting, downlighting,

whatever) Ceiling materials and soffit heights Key to fixtures and materials

CD RCPs Precise ceiling grids, labels, mechanical

system, sprinklers, exit signs Dimensions for soffits and fixture locations Switching

Ceiling Construction Details

Interface of horizontal elements and vertical

ACT meeting GWB wall

ACT hung off structure

GWB ceilings

Special conditions

Special conditions

Special conditions

Stretched ceiling

Switching Plans

Indicate location of controls Groupings fixtures onto circuitsCan be on RCP, or a separate drawing

Stairs

Be aware of Code Requirements for riser, tread, maximum rise per run, and minimum widthHandrails required both sides; guardrails only where stair is open and <30”Revit will calculate for you, and draw standard railingsRectangular stairs are cheaper, simpler to draw, and boring

Stairs

More stairs

What about metal?

Cable systems

Very organic

Yikes

More metal

                                                                             

                                                                             

Companies and materials

http://www.agapl.com.au/techdat8b.htm

http://www.americanrailing.com/ http://www.bigdmetal.com/ http://www.architecturalmesh.co

m/main.html

http://www.aluminum-rails.com/