This is a guest post by electrical engineer and Revit expert Dillon Mitchell. As you’ll see, Dillon has a lot of experience with Revit and has learned a bunch of tricks that help him work smarter and faster. In this post, he shares five of his best tips. Take it away Dillon! When I first […]
How to Better Manage Your Revit (and Other Digital) Content With UNIFI
Note: I was given a three-month subscription to UNIFI and compensated for my fair and thorough review. That said, I was so impressed with the software that I’m going to purchase a subscription for myself. Yes, it’s that good. “Hey Michael, got a second?” I hear from across the office. “Remember that window family you created?” […]
An Inside Look at Arcon Evo
This guest post was written by Julian Bavin of Eleco Software. In the article, he describes his company’s Arcon Evo product, 3D modeling software specifically tailored for residential architects and builders. Take it away Julian! Arcon Evo is a powerful, standalone 2D and 3D home design software for all aspects of building design including residential […]
3 Reasons Why Excel is the Ultimate BIM Sidekick
Ever play the party game “telephone”? You know the one, where you tell something to the person next to you and they pass it on to the person next to them and so on down the line. Inevitably, your original message is badly mangled and misappropriated by the time it gets back to you. Everyone […]
Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Revit Template?
I was digging around in my garage the other day. I needed some screws to hang a bracket in my living room. Now, my garage is no ordinary garage. It’s a super-garage. It’s not pretty but it’s huge. Best I can tell, it was once a regular old two-car garage. Then a previous owner wanted […]
Is Open-Source the Way to the Ultimate Revit Template?
One of the best ways to get really efficient with Revit is to use templates. Templates let you configure your project file once and re-use it over and over again. A good template is a force multiplier. It helps you work smarter, not harder. The big issue with templates is that they’re time-consuming to create. […]
The Best Strategy for a Super Effective Revit Template
The best thing about Revit templates is how much time they can save you. The worst thing about Revit templates is how much time they take to create. It’s a bit of a catch-22. In order to save time, you need to spend time. It’s not easy to find that time when you have billable projects […]
How to Simplify Your Life With Revit Key Schedules
“Hey Michael, got a second?” I looked up from my desk to see my project manager standing at my desk. He had a mischievous look on his face. “I have a special project for you.” Uh oh, I thought. This isn’t going to be good. The last time he had a “special project” for me, […]
The 10 Revit Apps You Should Be Using in 2016
One of the best ways to work smarter is to use the right tool for the job. While I often preach this here on ArchSmarter, I don’t always follow my own advice. Case in point – I recently put together a swing set for my kids. They were super excited so I was under some pressure […]
5 Ways Computational Design Will Change the Way You Work
These days, nearly every architect uses a computer. Whether it’s for 3D modeling, or documentation or even creating a program spreadsheet, computers are well entrenched within the profession. Architects now need to know almost as much about software as they do about structures, building codes, and design. As our tools become more powerful and sophisticated, we need to evolve […]
