This example demonstrates how LAVA can be used to model and design a complete residential structure, including gravity and lateral systems, framing layout, load paths, and member design checks.
About This Example
This model includes:
Two-story wood-framed residential structure
Discontinuous Shear walls
Complete gravity and lateral system
Automatically generated calculations and reports
This example is intended to provide a quick overview of a typical residential workflow in LAVA.
For a detailed step-by-step walkthrough of how this model was created, including framing setup, loading, and design workflow, visit the Tutorials section.
Download the sample LAVA file:
Calculation Report
Download the full calculation package generated directly from the model.
The report includes:
Table of Contents
Load Combinations and Load descriptions
Roof/floor framing plans
Design summaries
Gravity calculations
Lateral calculations including wind and seismic
Beam designs
Bearing wall checks
Shear wall designs and hold-downs