How does Revit manage multi-story buildings?

Revit effectively manages multi-story buildings by utilizing levels and associated elements for alignment. Levels act as reference planes within the building model that define the height of different floors. By creating a level for each floor, designers can easily manage vertical relationships between building components, such as walls, floors, and ceilings.

This method allows for precise control over the placement and alignment of architectural elements across multiple stories. For instance, if adjustments are made to a level, all associated elements can automatically update, ensuring that the design remains consistent and aligned throughout the building. This dynamic relationship is essential in a multi-story environment, where maintaining coordination and accuracy across various floor plans is critical.

The other options do not reflect how Revit is intended to function with multi-story designs. Separate files for each floor would complicate the modeling process and break the inherent advantages of a unified model. A single 2D layout for all stories would not accurately represent the three-dimensional nature of buildings, making it difficult to visualize and coordinate designs. Additionally, limiting designs to single levels does not utilize Revit's full capabilities as a comprehensive Building Information Modeling (BIM) tool, which is designed to support complex structures.