What does the project location control?

The project location in Revit plays a crucial role in determining the sun's position, which is essential for various aspects of architectural design such as daylight analysis, solar studies, and energy modeling. When you set the project location, you define the geographic coordinates of the site, which allows Revit to accurately calculate the angles and intensity of sunlight at any given time of the year. This information is vital for optimizing natural light in spaces, reducing energy consumption, and improving the overall sustainability of the design.

Understanding how the project's geographic location influences the sun's path enables architects to make informed decisions regarding window placements, shading devices, and overall building orientation to maximize energy efficiency and comfort for the occupants. Being able to visualize how sunlight interacts with architectural elements throughout the day and across seasons is an integral part of modern architectural practice.

The other options, while related to project orientation and coordinates, do not directly control sun position in the same way that establishing the project location does. Project North refers to the orientation of the building within the drawing view, Shared Coordinates relates to aligning different Revit models and does not affect solar analysis, and True North is the actual geographic north direction but does not govern the sun's behavior in relation to the project site.