How to Fix Redundant Room in Revit?

Understanding Redundant Rooms in Revit

Redundant rooms in Revit refer to instances where two or more room elements overlap within the same enclosed space in a building model. This issue generates a warning, indicating that only one room will have correctly assigned area and perimeter data, while the overlapping rooms are flagged as “Redundant Room.” Addressing this problem is essential for maintaining accurate room data in your project.

Identifying Redundant Rooms

To effectively fix redundant rooms, you must first identify which rooms are causing the conflict. Follow these steps:

1. Inspect the Model: Navigate through the relevant floor plans in your Revit project. Look for rooms that are placed in the same location or overlap with one another.
2. Check Room Properties: Select each room within the overlapping area and check the properties panel. This will help you determine which room is recognized as the primary one and which are considered redundant.

Steps to Resolve Redundant Room Issues

Here’s a systematic approach to resolving redundant room issues in Revit:

Step 1: Create a Room Schedule

1. Open the "View" tab and select "Schedules."
2. Choose "Schedule/Quantities."
3. From the options, select "Room" to create a new room schedule, which will allow you to see all rooms listed along with their areas.

Step 2: Review the Schedule

1. Once the schedule is created, display the room schedule within the drawing area.
2. Identify the redundant rooms by locating those marked as redundant in the schedule. These may have discrepancies in areas or may simply be overlapping.

Step 3: Delete Redundant Rooms

1. To remove a single redundant room, locate the row corresponding to that room in the schedule.
2. Click the cursor into that row and delete it, ensuring you have correctly identified the room to keep.
3. For deleting multiple rooms, use the following steps:
   • Click on the "Modify Schedule/Quantities" tab.
   • Select the "Rows" panel and then click on "Delete."
   • Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Removing Tags and Resetting Room Numbers

If room numbers and tags are not displaying correctly, it can be helpful to reset them:

1. Removing Room Tags:

   • Select the unwanted room tag.
   • Press the "Delete" key or use right-click to remove it. Click "Delete" from the context menu.
2. Resetting Room Numbers:
   • In instances where room numbers are out of order, place a new room and manually assign it the starting number for that level (e.g., 100 for the first floor).
   • Revit will continue numbering from that point.

Adjusting Room Boundaries

Altering the boundaries of your rooms can also prevent redundancy. Here’s how to modify room boundaries:

1. Go to the "Architecture" tab and click on "Room & Area" panel.
2. Select "Area and Volume Computations."
3. On the dialog, choose the "Computations" tab.
4. Adjust the room area computation settings as necessary, ensuring they correspond to the desired layout.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I tell if a room is redundant?
Redundant rooms can be identified through the warning alerts that pop up in Revit as well as by reviewing the room schedule where overlapping areas are marked as redundant.

2. Can I merge two overlapping rooms in Revit?
No, Revit does not allow merging overlapping rooms directly. You will need to delete one of the overlapping rooms and adjust the remaining room to occupy the desired space.

3. What should I do if I accidentally delete the wrong room?
If a room is mistakenly deleted, you can use the "Undo" function (Ctrl + Z) to restore it. If you’ve saved the project since the deletion, you might need to recreate the deleted room from the original floor plan.