Unit Library

Unit Library & Creating Unit Templates in Podium

Creating a New Unit Template

1. Access the Unit Library
Navigate to Unit Library under the Tools section in the sidebar. Here, you’ll find existing templates with layout previews, area information, and quick editing options.

2. Start a New Template
Click “+ Create New Template” and fill in the basic parameters:
• Template Name
• Width (e.g., 12m)
• Depth (e.g., 8m)
• Height (e.g., 2.8m)





This diagram provides a spatial overview of how the Unit Editor in Podium functions when configuring unit templates in relation to corridors and circulation cores. It helps users understand how unit placement, edges, and entrances interact within a template environment.

3. Design in the Unit Editor
The template opens in the Unit Editor, a grid-based interface for space planning. Within the editor, users can:
• Add and arrange rooms
• Adjust room dimensions by dragging or inputting values
• Add corridors using the plus (+) icon under the Space section
• Toggle walls, flooring, and wireframes for better visual control

4. Define Unit Edges & Entrance
To complete the template, users must set the unit edges and unit entrance using the prompts in the left-hand panel. This step ensures that the unit boundary and access point are clearly defined.

5. Configure Room Properties
Each room can be selected to:
• Rename or assign a space type
• Edit dimensions (width/depth)
• View the calculated area

6. Save and Reuse Templates
Once all required steps are complete, the unit template can be saved. It will appear in the Unit Library with:
• A layout thumbnail
• Area in m² or ft²
• Room summary
Saved templates can be reused across different projects to accelerate design workflows and maintain planning consistency.