Room data sheets are structured overviews that summarize the requirements for specific room types. They are typically created during the briefing (or architectural programming in the US) phase of a design and assist in defining the client’s requirements for each type of space. They can then be used to create specifications that help contractors and designers understand what is expected of each space and how to make sure that the proposed solution meets the needs of the client.

Typically room data sheets are designed by architects and members of the design team like engineers and interior designers. They are a work in progress and may remain in the form of a living document until a client has endorsed the final architectural design. The data contained in the room sheets can be synced with the Revit model via a process known as backfilling. Utilizing this method of verification can help to make sure that the data for the room accurately matches the requirements in the final model and also highlight any discrepancies between the two.

The Room Data Sheets https://www.searchstreams.info component of BriefBuilder allows you to easily create room data sheets, and use them to synchronize with the Revit model. It comes with a template set and pre-programmed select lists of the structural and electrical disciplines and plumbing and HVAC. It also allows for the inclusion of thumbnail size drawings and graphics for each discipline.

The program is easy to use and doesn’t require any special setup. It is able to load configurations previously been saved, reducing the amount of time spent on set up. It also allows for properties like size, browser organization and naming to be specified for each view that is created.