About this asset

This contemporary timber guillotine window Revit family features integrated protective glass balustrades set within deep warm-wood wall reveals. Constructed with substantial timber casing and deep jamb reveals, this fenestration unit pairs traditional guillotine vertical movement with modern architectural detailing. The frame features warm natural-wood sashes framing transparent window glazing at the lower level, complemented by an upper frameless glass safety barrier mounted flush between the side channels. A pronounced bottom sill anchors the aperture, accommodating thick wall build-ups. The clean timber profiles and minimalist glass containment allow natural daylight while providing fall protection, delivering a tailored solution for openings that function both as windows and inward-facing Juliet balcony barriers.

The download is a 481 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.

Load the RFA component directly into your project to place it into exterior wall types. As a hosted window family, it automatically cuts wall layers and accepts adjustments to sill heights and instance parameters. Assign project-specific materials to the frame, interior trim, and glazing subcategories to match scheduled finishes across building elevations and interior elevation sheets.

Suited to multi-family residential schemes, bespoke private houses, urban apartments, and boutique hotels, this unit addresses facade conditions requiring fresh air intake alongside code-compliant safety. Architects specify vertically sliding guillotine windows with integrated guard glazing to avoid external metal railings, preserving crisp building elevations. It pairs naturally with horizontal timber rainscreens, light masonry, or monolithic render facades during design development and construction documentation phases.