How to Change the Height of Walls in Live Home 3D Pro?

Changing the height of walls in Live Home 3D Pro is straightforward and primarily managed through the Inspector panel's Object Properties tab. This allows for precise control over the dimensions of individual walls, offering flexibility for various design needs, from standard room partitions to custom architectural elements like sloped or partial walls.

Understanding Wall Height Adjustments

Live Home 3D Pro provides granular control over wall heights. While most walls will inherit the story height by default, you can override this for specific walls to create unique designs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adjusting Wall Height

Follow these steps to modify the height of any wall in your Live Home 3D Pro project:

Select the Wall: In either 2D Plan view or 3D view, click on the wall you wish to modify. Once selected, it will be highlighted.
Open the Inspector: If the Inspector panel is not already open, click on its icon (often a 'i' in a circle or a gear icon) in the program interface.
Navigate to Object Properties: Within the Inspector, click on the Object Properties tab. This tab displays various attributes specific to the selected object, including its dimensions.
Adjust Height Parameters:
- For most standard walls, you will find a Height parameter. Simply enter your desired numerical value to change the wall's height.
- For Curtain Walls, you have additional and more specialized controls:
  - Start Height: This property sets the height of the wall at one end.
  - End Height: This property sets the height of the wall at the opposite end.
  - Elevation: This determines the vertical position of the wall's base relative to the floor.
  - By using the Start Height and End Height parameters, you can create sloped walls, allowing for dynamic architectural features or fitting walls under pitched roofs.
Confirm Changes: As you adjust the values, you will see the changes immediately reflected in the 3D view, allowing you to visualize your design in real-time.

Advanced Wall Height Considerations

Sloped Walls: The Start Height and End Height parameters for Curtain Walls are especially useful for creating non-uniform wall heights, which is perfect for adapting to ceiling slopes or designing visually interesting facades. Setting different values for these two properties will result in a wall whose top edge slopes from one end to the other.
Elevation: The Elevation property allows you to raise or lower the entire wall from the floor level. This is useful for creating walls that don't start directly on the floor, such as knee walls or walls that form the base of a railing.
Story Settings: Keep in mind that global story settings (accessible via the Story Properties in the Inspector) define the default ceiling and wall heights for an entire floor. Adjusting individual wall heights will override these defaults for that specific wall.
Precision: For exact measurements, ensure you are using the correct units (e.g., meters, feet, inches) as set in your project's preferences.

Practical Tips for Wall Height Management

Experiment in 3D: Always observe your changes in the 3D view to ensure they align with your overall design vision.
Use Guides: If you're matching a wall to a specific architectural element (like a roofline), consider using 3D guides or dimension tools for accuracy.
Save Regularly: Especially when making significant structural changes, save your project frequently to avoid losing work.

By utilizing the Object Properties tab in the Inspector, you gain complete control over wall heights, enabling you to bring complex and customized architectural designs to life within Live Home 3D Pro.