About this asset

This North Arrow annotation symbol is a native Revit family designed for clear orientation on site plans and floor plan documentation. The symbol features a clean, minimalist circular design divided into two distinct halves by a vertical arrow shaft. The upper segment is defined by a central triangular point, while the lower portion remains solid, providing a bold visual contrast that ensures readability at various scales. The geometry is strictly two-dimensional, typical of standard architectural annotation families, focusing on high-contrast black filled regions to maintain clarity when printed on white backgrounds. Its compact, circular form is versatile, fitting easily into corner blocks or site plan legends without cluttering the primary drawing area.

The download is a 174 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

To implement this annotation, load the family into your project and place it within the desired sheet view or directly into a plan view. As a standard Revit symbol, it remains view-specific, ensuring it does not appear in 3D models or sections unless manually placed. Users can rotate the instance to align with the project north or true north, maintaining consistent orientation across all drawing sets. The file is lightweight and optimized for rapid insertion into complex documentation sets.

Essential for all architectural and engineering documentation, this symbol belongs on every site plan, floor plan, and roof plan to clearly communicate orientation. It is appropriate for projects ranging from residential developments to large-scale commercial and hospitality schemes. Professionals will find this useful during the schematic design and construction documentation phases, where clear site orientation is critical for planning and contractor communication. It pairs seamlessly with standard title blocks and drafting standards, ensuring a professional and consistent look throughout the entire project set.