Wandposities

Wandposities is a term used in Dutch architecture and construction to refer to the spatial location of walls within a building project. It encompasses exterior walls and interior partitions and is central to defining the geometry of spaces, the structural framework, and the layout of services. In practice, wandposities are specified as wall lines on plans, including their length, thickness, height, material, and whether they are load-bearing or non-load-bearing. In digital models, walls are represented as objects with precise coordinates, making wandposities a core element of building information modeling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD).

Role and implications: Wandposities determine room sizes, circulation patterns, opening placements (doors, windows), fire compartmenting, acoustics, and structural load paths. They must be compatible with foundations, beams, shafts, and building services, and comply with building codes and safety regulations. During design, multiple wandposities may be tested to optimize layout and performance; during construction, any change to wandposities can trigger revisions across disciplines.

Determination and management: Wandposities are derived from the architectural program, structural analysis, and regulatory constraints. They are refined through design iterations and clash detection, and are coordinated in BIM environments to ensure consistent documentation and fabrication data.

See also: building information modeling, architecture, floor plan, construction management.