About this asset

This Revit family provides a clear, professional north arrow annotation symbol designed for site and floor plan orientation. The symbol features a classic compass rose design, defined by a central star-burst motif with alternating long and short directional points. It is enclosed within a circular frame that is segmented by alternating black and white blocks to provide high contrast. The cardinal directions are indicated by standard sans-serif uppercase letters positioned at each axis. The geometry is clean and vector-based, ensuring it remains sharp at any print scale. This component is designed to be placed directly onto sheets or within floor plan views to clearly communicate the orientation of the architectural project.

The download is a 328 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 use this annotation, load the RFA file into your Revit project and place it within a floor plan or site plan view via the Annotate tab. Because it is a generic annotation family, it remains consistent in size regardless of the view scale. Users can rotate the symbol using the standard rotate command to align it with the project true north or project north, ensuring clear communication of site orientation across all documentation sets.

This essential annotation is suitable for any architectural or landscape project requiring clear orientation markers on documentation. It is commonly used on site plans, roof plans, and master plan drawings to indicate the north direction for surveyors and contractors. Professionals working on residential, commercial, or urban design projects will find this symbol vital for maintaining consistency across construction document sets. It pairs effectively with standard title blocks, section markers, and elevation tags to ensure a cohesive graphic standard throughout the entire architectural set.