Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter, I’m just back from a trip out west. This was a quick trip with my siblings to surprise our mother on her 70th birthday. Mission accomplished! She had no idea we were coming. It’s always great pull off a surprise. However, today it’s back to work. Time to catch up […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. Happy New Year! I hope you had some time off for the holidays. I’m just back from a couple of weeks off myself. It was great. No email, no checking in, just some time off with the family. We visited family, went skiing and ice skating, cooked a lot, and […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. It’s that time of year. Time for the mad dash to get everything done before the holidays. If you’re like me, you have a huge to-do list you’re slowly chipping away at. I’m planning to take some time off so I want to make sure I get everything done and […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I recently joined an adult soccer league here in town after about 30 years away from the sport. To say I’m a little rusty would be a major understatement. But it’s a lot of fun and a great workout. Fortunately, our team is placed in a lower division where we […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. So what do you think? Like the new look for TT5? I’m still tweaking a few things as I put the new layout through its paces. Like all software, there are limitations to what you can modify in the email template. And like all software, you often don’t realize these […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. What is it about the design process that lends itself to missing deadlines? Case in point, today was the day I was supposed to unveil the new “Thursday Top 5” email design. I showed a preview of the design last week and was looking forward to putting it to work this week. […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’m hosting a makeover show next week! No, I haven’t become a beauty blogger. Instead, we’ll be looking at ways you can makeover your Revit renderings. From view selection to lighting to texture images, there’s a lot you can do to drastically improve the quality of your renderings. In the […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. Sing it with me: Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday to You. Happy Birthday Dear Revit. Happy Birthday to You! Yes, today is Revit’s birthday! The software we all love (and sometimes hate, let’s be honest) is twenty-two years old today. This day back in 1997, Revit was born when […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. The benefits of regular maintenance are well documented. Do a little bit regularly and you won’t have a catastrophe. It’s simple logic, right? Whether it’s your Revit model, your health, your car, or even your career, a little maintenance goes a long way. But why is it so hard to […]

Hey, it’s Michael from ArchSmarter. I’ve been thinking a lot about vinyl records lately. Maybe it’s because I just spent a weekend at the Ace Hotel in Portland, OR and all the rooms came equipped with a record player and a stack of vinyl. Or maybe it’s because I’m reading The Revenge of Analog: Real […]