How can you create a recessed lighting fixture in Revit?

To create a recessed lighting fixture in Revit, placing a light fixture family directly in the ceiling is essential. When you do this, you can choose a specific light fixture type designed for recessed installation, typically categorized under the ceiling fixtures in the family library. This method allows the fixture to be embedded within the ceiling, creating the effect of recessed lighting where the fixture is hidden, with only the light emission visible.

Using a wall-mounted fixture would not be appropriate for recessed lighting as it is designed to be installed on the wall, not within the ceiling. Adding an exterior light type also does not suit recessed lighting, as such fixtures are meant for outdoor illumination and don’t fit the context of recessed applications. Adjusting lighting settings in the project browser pertains to modifying how lighting behaves or is displayed but does not physically place a fixture in the ceiling, which is a crucial step for achieving the recessed effect.