{"product_id":"revit-retaining-walls","title":"Revit Retaining Walls","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRevit Retaining Walls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreamline your structural and site planning with this comprehensive Revit Retaining Walls collection. Containing \u003cstrong\u003e8 distinct retaining wall families\u003c\/strong\u003e, this system is designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use. Because most walls operate on the same structural logic, once you learn the basic workflow of the first family, mastering the rest of the collection is effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundational workflow is highly intuitive: \u003cstrong\u003eplace the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadjust\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003edimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efine-tune\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003eprofile angles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadd footings\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ereinforcements\u003c\/strong\u003e as needed, and seamlessly connect the walls using the \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in corner controls.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFooting On\/Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily toggle the footing visibility without needing to load a separate family. This is controlled via a simple Instance Parameter in the Properties palette, allowing you to instantly show or hide the footing on a wall-by-wall basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_Retaining_Wall_Pres_2026-08-27_With_or_Without_Footing_01.jpg?v=1787852610\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShear Key On\/Off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in the Cantilever T-Type family, you can quickly add a shear key below your footing for extra sliding resistance. Simply check the Instance Parameter box to turn its visibility on or off, and adjust its specific width, height, and offset in the Type Parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_Retaining_Wall_Pres_2026-08-27_Shear_Key.jpg?v=1787852632\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWall Angle Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign sloped or straight retaining walls with ease. The families feature left and right join angle parameters, which can be used separately or together to create custom profiles, or simply uncheck both for a standard straight wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_Retaining_Wall_Pres_2026-08-27_Wall_Angle_options_-_landscape_66005c09-a661-46d9-8ce2-beae1ab17efd.jpg?v=1787853076\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Change Wall Angle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your placed retaining wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder the Visibility group, find the \u003cstrong\u003eLeft\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRight join angle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your desired angles (in degrees), click Apply, and watch the wall profile instantly update.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/AngleGIF-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif?v=1787849479\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Height Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily accommodate sloping terrain by creating stepped wall profiles. The Lower Height feature allows you to slope the top of your retaining wall downwards from its starting height without ever needing to manually edit the wall sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_Retaining_Wall_Pres_2026-08-01_R2020_Lower_Height_Options_-_Landscape.jpg?v=1787849574\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use the Lower Height Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the wall in your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Properties palette, locate the Dimensions section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the box for \u003cstrong\u003eEnable Lower Height\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your desired end height in the Lower Height value field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/LowerHeightGIF-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif?v=1787849604\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopography Tutorial - Revit 2020 to 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen placing retaining walls on sloping sites in older Revit versions, you are working with \u003cstrong\u003eToposurfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. To correctly separate the grade on either side of your retaining wall, use the \u003cstrong\u003eSplit Surface tool\u003c\/strong\u003e (under the Massing \u0026amp; Site tab). By tracing the path of your wall, you can divide the topography into distinct sections, allowing you to independently adjust site elevations, assign different materials, or hide the excavated area to perfectly accommodate your wall and footing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/Toposurface2020-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif?v=1787830214\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopography Tutorial - Revit 2024 and Newer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevit 2024 introduced \u003cstrong\u003eToposolids\u003c\/strong\u003e. To embed your retaining walls, you must use \u003cstrong\u003eMass Voids or In-Place Component Voids\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trace the profile of the earth you need to remove for the wall and footing, and use the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cut Geometry\"\u003c\/strong\u003e tool to carve the void out of the Toposolid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/Toposolid2024-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif?v=1787830249\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnchored Wall Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience maximum flexibility for custom retaining structures with three distinct modeling methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall with Nested Anchors:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absolute fastest way to model. Use the fully integrated Anchored Wall family to instantly generate a retaining wall complete with an automated, built-in anchor array.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Anchor System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Need to add tie-backs to a different wall type? Use the standalone parametric anchor grid family and host it directly onto any other wall in your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Single Anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e For ultimate control and highly specific detailing, use the single standalone anchor family and host it exactly where it is needed on your site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_Retaining_Wall_Pres_2026-08-27_Anchored_Wall_Options.jpg?v=1787852855\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnmatched Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system is engineered for rapid modeling, intelligently separating controls for maximum efficiency. Core geometry and sizing controls are handled as \u003cstrong\u003eType Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003evisibility toggles\u003c\/strong\u003e (like footings) and \u003cstrong\u003espatial adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eInstance Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick, on-the-fly modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/Anchored-GIF.gif?v=1787849802\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/Counterfort-GIF.gif?v=1787849806\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePDF Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Retaining Walls Walkthrough PDF Guide is a beginner-friendly manual that breaks down how to use all 8 retaining wall families. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions on the main workflows: \u003cstrong\u003eplacing walls\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eadjusting dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esloped angles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etoggling footings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshear keys\u003c\/strong\u003e, utilizing the \u003cstrong\u003elower height feature\u003c\/strong\u003e for stepped walls, and a detailed mathematical guide on how to cleanly connect custom angled corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/Magazine-GIF.gif?v=1787830554\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ 8 comprehensive families: \u003cstrong\u003eGravity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCantilever (T-Type and L-Type)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCounterfort\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eButtress\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAnchored Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSingle Anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eAnchor System\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Parametric profile controls: adjust \u003cstrong\u003eFront\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBack Angles\u003c\/strong\u003e independently for sloped faces, or toggle the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Lower Height\"\u003c\/strong\u003e option to instantly create stepped wall profiles without editing sketches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Customizable footings: easily modify \u003cstrong\u003eFooting Height\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eToe Length\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHeel Length\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSide Offsets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Auto-array structural supports: quickly populate \u003cstrong\u003ecounterforts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebuttresses\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eanchor grids\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Built-in corner connection system: cleanly join walls at any \u003cstrong\u003ecustom angle\u003c\/strong\u003e by simply dividing the measured corner angle by two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Use Cases:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏗️ \u003cstrong\u003eSite Planning \u0026amp; Topography\u003c\/strong\u003e – Effortlessly manage grade changes using gravity, cantilever, or stepped wall profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌉 \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Civil Infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e – Design robust retaining structures using counterforts, buttresses, and fully parametric anchor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eResidential \u0026amp; Landscape Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Quickly layout property boundaries and garden retaining walls with precise custom corners and footing clearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eHighly efficient parameter structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e geometry and sizing controls are primarily Type Parameters, while visibility settings and specific offsets are Instance Parameters for quick adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔗 \u003cstrong\u003eEasily connect customized corners\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., for a 60-degree corner, input a 30-degree join angle on both connecting walls).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Includes \u003cstrong\u003especialized options\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003cstrong\u003eshear keys \u003c\/strong\u003efor T-Type walls and \u003cstrong\u003eindependent anchor grids \u003c\/strong\u003efor flexible site detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📁 Includes: 8 Revit Retaining Wall Families, One Showroom, and a PDF Guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 Unit System: Metric and Imperial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💻 Compatibility: Ensure your Revit version supports this product (2020 or newer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RD Studio","offers":[{"title":"Educational Use","offer_id":48904914469056,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial Use","offer_id":48904914501824,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4340\/1408\/files\/RD_RetainingWallPres_2026-08-01R2020MainCoverwm.png?v=1787804106","url":"https:\/\/rdstudio.co\/en-ca\/products\/revit-retaining-walls","provider":"RD Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}