TT5: 1/22/2026
Jan 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
This weekly email is my curated selection of interesting and useful topics related to BIM, design, and technology. I aim to provide you with some good information and a few laughs along the way. So, what did I find interesting this week? Read down to find out!
It feels good to be back in the swing of things. The holidays were great, but there's something satisfying about getting back to work with a clear head and fresh energy. I'm especially excited because I'm gearing up for the next cohort of the Revit Add-in Academy. If you're interested in joining, I sent an email yesterday with a link to the VIP waitlist—you'll get advanced notice and early-bird pricing when enrollment opens. Keep an eye out for another email tomorrow with more details. I'm also putting together a Vibe Coding workshop for February 12th. More information on that is coming soon.
This week's links share a common thread: intentionality. Whether it's starting the year with a plan instead of just momentum, picking the right tool for your design phase, or rethinking how we meet and collaborate, these pieces all ask the same question: are we being deliberate, or just defaulting to habit? Here are five things to check out this week.
#1: Have a Plan
Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins kick off the new year with a conversation about moving forward with intention rather than pure momentum. It's not about resolutions or reinvention—it's about pausing long enough to notice patterns and pressures before the calendar fills up. Worth a listen if you're still figuring out what this year looks like.
#2: BIMsmith Winter Wonderland Winners
The results are in for BIMsmith's holiday Revit family competition, and they did not disappoint. First place went to an Elf on a Shelf controlled via a custom C# add-in, second place to a Dynamo-animated cuckoo clock, and third to a transforming Santa-Bot. These entries are a reminder that Revit can actually be fun when you push its boundaries creatively.
#3: The Future After Revit
Valentin Noves at E-verse argues that Revit's successor won't be a single "Revit killer" but rather an ecosystem of specialized, cloud-native tools connected through shared data. It's a thoughtful look at where BIM is headed and why the shift will likely start with smaller, more agile firms. If you've ever wondered what comes next, this is a good place to start.
#4: Forma vs. Revit – Which Should You Learn?
Balkan Architect breaks down the key differences between Autodesk Forma and Revit—workflow, modeling, analysis, pricing, and learning curve. If you're doing early-stage design work or trying to figure out where Forma fits in your process, this comparison will help clarify when to use each tool.
#5: Could That Meeting Be an Email?
Ceilidh Higgins offers practical advice on holding fewer, more effective meetings. The key insight? Being more prepared—sharing documents in advance, clarifying the purpose, and knowing when real-time discussion actually matters. If your calendar is already filling up with back-to-back meetings, this one's for you.
That's all from me. I hope you're having a great week.
Michael
