{"id":15472,"date":"2026-03-26T10:42:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/?p=15472"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:45:03","slug":"layers-rooms-with-different-level-split-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadvilla.com\/en\/support\/layers-rooms-with-different-level-split-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Rooms on different levels, staggered floors, and split-level planes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you want to design a house with staggered floors or a sunken living room? In this tutorial, we will show you how to realize split-level designs with cadvilla. We present three methods, but recommend Option 2<\/strong> for most cases, as it offers the greatest flexibility. Learn how to easily manage different floor heights and create complex architectural structures.<\/p>\n

Please note: The zoom functions demonstrated in the video are only valid up to version 5. In newer versions, you can zoom simply by scrolling the mouse wheel. For further details, please refer to our post on zooming in the 2D and 3D view<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Option 1: New layer with height offset (Within a building)<\/h4>\n

[01:43]<\/strong> This method is suitable if you want to create an area with a different floor level within a story, but the room height should remain the same (e.g., a sunken living room).<\/p>\n

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  1. Create new layer:<\/strong> In the project manager, right-click on the floor (e.g., “Ground floor”) > New layer<\/code>.<\/li>\n
  2. Define level:<\/strong> Enter a name and the desired level in the dialog (e.g., 0.30 m<\/strong>).\n