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Monday, December 23, 2024

Architect as Builder: Yes, You Can Do It Too! (The North Wing - PT 9) - Replay

 


In this episode, we continued The North Wing project by discussing what it meant to be both an architect and a general contractor (builder) for a project. We explored the exciting world of architect-led construction and how individuals could take charge of their residential projects by becoming their own general contractor.

Whether listeners were considering taking the leap or just curious about the process, we broke down:

✅ The benefits of architects stepping into the builder role (and how natural and rewarding it could be).
✅ The challenges they might face—and how to overcome them.
✅ Practical steps, tools, and processes to get started on their first project as an architect-builder.
✅ How using BIM tools, like Autodesk Revit, could help reduce the anxiety and risk of designing and building.




PS - As I mentioned in the video... all of the files I share on this project (Revit, Excel, Schedule) are available to download for all members of the BIM After Dark Community....  




If you are interested in checking out the files, click here to join the community today... 

Monday, December 16, 2024

Replay - Electrical Plans in Revit: Simple Tutorial for Architects (The North Wing - PT 8)

 


On this episode of BIM After Dark Live, we talked about creating electrical power and lighting plans in Revit for residential architects. I shared some tips and tricks, recommendations, and processes to help you create simple electrical plans for your next small-scale residential Revit project!


Click here to view the replay now... 





Wednesday, November 27, 2024

From Revit to Twinmotion ... in 34 Minutes !

 


No live stream this week!  Instead, here is a little excerpt from a recent presentation I did for AIA Columbia (South Carolina)... 


Watch me transform an Autodesk Revit project to a Twinmotion real-time rendered scene in under 34 minutes...


Special thanks to AIA Columbia for asking me present to them... and letting me record it to share with you all!




Friday, November 22, 2024

Plumbing the Primary Bath in Revit... in 3D! (The North Wing - PT 7) - Replay

 



Last night on BIM After Dark Live, we talked about modeling plumbing in Revit for residential architects. I showed how to get started modeling pipes, setting up views, and creating dynamic yet informative plumbing drawings for small-scale residential work.


Click here to view the replay now....




Friday, November 15, 2024

 


On this episode, we continued The North Wing by completing some construction documents in Revit... But, what I really wanted to show you was why you should STOP USING TEXT NOTES IN REVIT!!! You heard me... Now, tune in to the replay find out why and how!


Click here to view the replay now... 




Residential Revit - Design Options (The North Wing - PT 5) - Replay

 



On this episode of BIM After Dark Live we looked at the Residential Revit project I am working on ("The North Wing") and I riffed a bit about design options in Revit... a powerful but underutilized function in Autodesk Revit. 


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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Residential Revit - Modeling Structure (The North Wing - PT 4) - Replay

 


On last nights episode of BIM After Dark Live we to look at the Residential Revit project I am working on ("The North Wing") and walked through how I approach modeling wood framed structures in Revit... 

There was tips and tricks on how I approach headers, floor framing, roof framing, framing plans, and more!  



Monday, September 30, 2024

3 Options to Model Where Sheathing / Siding Overlap a Rim Board in Revit

 



In this Office Hour Session I riff on 3 options to modeling the detail where sheathing and siding overlap a rim board in residential Revit construction... 


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If you think you would benefit from joining an office hour like this one... Join the BIM After Dark Community today...




Thursday, August 15, 2024

Section Box Tips and Tricks in Revit + Only 1 Day Left!!!

 


In this Office Hour Session I riff on section boxes in Revit, share some short cuts, tips, and tricks!  This is one of the more common questions I get asked when teaching Revit and using the "BX" shortcut... ;)

Click here to view the session now...



1 Day Left to Register for NicheBIM 2024!


Quick reminder that I will be closing registration for NicheBIM 2024 tomorrow night!  I've been having a blast designing graphics for swag, organizing with the venue, and preparing for the first ever conference dedicated to small firm architects using BIM!  




If you want to join us next month, you must register by tomorrow night... 





Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Door Swing Animation in Twinmotion for Revit Users

 




During last week's episode of BIM After Dark Live, we talked about Twinmotion for interiors (with Lumen) there was a comment about animating the doors while navigating the live scene:


So, I decided to make a short video to show you how to accomplish this... 

It's super fun and just adds so much more life to a live model scene....

Click here to view the video...



Final Week To Register!




As I mention in the video, NicheBIM 2024 is only 1 month away and we are closing registration on FRIDAY!!!

If you are interested in attending the first ever one-day conference for small firm/sole architects using BIM be sure to register now...




Thursday, August 8, 2024

(Replay) Residential Revit - Twinmotion Interior Tips (The North Wing - PT 3)

 


On last night's episode of BIM After Dark Live I ran through creating an interior live real-time rendered scene of the primary bathroom of "The North Wing" project...

The key takeaways were adjusting lights coming in from Revit, material tips for realism, adding entourage... and the sun/light settings that really make a scene feel natural...


Click here to view the replay now... 


Monday, July 29, 2024

Residential Revit - Twinmotion Exteriors (The North Wing - Part 2) - Replay



On this episode of BIM After Dark Live we took a look at the latest scheme of "The North Wing" (a recent residential Revit project) and generate some Twinmotion Exterior renderings / scenes... Live!  


Some of the topics we talked about were:

- Revit Modeling tips when using Twinmotion for renderings and real-time visualization

- Exporting and Importing Revit models to Twinmotion

- Building your scenes, tips and tricks.

- Ambience and lighting settings for the most realistic real-time scenes


Click here to view the replay now...





Friday, July 19, 2024

The North Wing Introduction (Replay) + 25% Off NicheBIM Ends Today!


On last night's episode of BIM After Dark Live I introduced you to a new Residential Revit design/build project of mine: "The North Wing".  This project is early in the design phase and I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the workflows, concepts, tools, and processes I use while exploring design options for a project. 


Some of the topics we covered were:

- Introduction to the project and current design(s)

- Revit to iPad Sketching Workflow with Procreate

- How much to model this early in design...?

- When and when not to use Design Options in Revit?


Click here to view the replay now....



25% NicheBIM 2024 Ends Today!




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 As I mentioned on the stream last night... The summer sale of NicheBIM 2024 tickets ends at 9PM tonight!

So, if you are planning on meeting up with us in Hartford in September to have conversations JUST LIKE the one last night today is the day to commit!