Room data sheets are used to convey the client’s requirements for a particular type of space to the design teams. They are typically created during the planning and briefing stages. The information they include could include general requirements and guidance notes, or more specific specifications for fixtures, finishes, (F&F) and electrical and mechanical equipment.
The information is usually provided on a single sheet for each room (hence the name) but depending upon scope may also be spread over more than one sheet. They are typically provided to contractors with specifications and drawings.
There are a variety of software programs that can help you create RDSs. Some are designed to connect to Revit models so that the model’s content and the room data sheet match. This makes the document easier to manage and eliminates duplicate entries in both.
Layer is a powerful tool for managing room data. It provides an easy-to use interface for recording the room’s data and create multiple sheets for each type of space. It also allows you to backfill existing Revit projects with room types, and create custom reports. Layer lets users to define naming conventions on sheets, and it can also be used to manage properties such as scale, browser organization, and names.
The Layouts panel provides settings to manage the layout of views that are generated on a sheet including margin values as well as the location of the titleblock. The option to block title of the view from estimating size of the sheet’s total view is also available. This will stop titles from overlapping on the sheet and it can also allow for more elevation views to be generated on one sheet.