Ceilings and Stairs RCPs good place for building systems coordination More three-dimensional variety than plans Coordinate 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

Stretched ceiling

Switching Plans Indicate location of controls Groupings fixtures onto circuits Can be on RCP, or a separate drawing

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

Stairs

More stairs

What about metal?

Cable systems

Very organic

Yikes

More metal

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