
Designed as a horizontal multi-bay aperture, this Revit ribbon window family features operable central casements flanked by top and bottom fixed lights. The assembly is arranged as a six-bay horizontal ribbon aperture hosted within a wall plane. Each bay is divided into three vertical zones: an upper fixed transom light, a lower fixed spandrel or daylight panel, and a central opening section containing paired operable casement sashes. Clean mullion profiles define the perimeter and interior divisions, establishing a structured, rhythmic facade composition. The repetition of twelve narrow vertical vent leaves within the six main structural bays provides balanced proportions suitable for contemporary building elevations requiring both ample natural daylight and zoned passive ventilation.
The download is a 553 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 this wall-hosted family directly into your Revit project environment and position it into exterior wall assemblies. Adjust sill heights and host wall thickness to check correct core alignment and cavity wrap conditions. Instance and type parameters can be configured in the properties palette to update fenestration schedules, assign glazing thermal properties, and map metal mullion frame finishes across design presentation views.
This multi-panel unit suits commercial office fit-outs, school classrooms, institutional corridors, and modern multi-family residential elevations. It pairs naturally with metal panel rainscreens, brick facades, and cast concrete spandrels. Designers searching for ribbon fenestration, operable clerestory bands, strip windows, or multi-light institutional glazing will find this family an efficient, clean solution across schematic massing and detailed technical documentation stages.
Modern Metal Ribbon Window with Operable Casement Sashes
Free
File formats
What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.