TT5: Staying Sharp in Q4

10/9/25

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!

First, thank you for putting up with the launch emails over the past two weeks for the recent Revit Add-in Academy launch. The cohort started on Monday with 20 students, and they're doing well, digging into the learning of C# and the Revit API. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming!

This week's links are all about staying sharp and moving forward. Whether mastering new cloud workflows, fixing those nagging IFC export issues, mapping out your conference schedule, tackling procrastination, or finding inspiration in beautiful design, these resources will help you grow professionally. Let's get started!

#1: Autodesk Forma Building Design and Revit as a Connected Client

At this year's AU conference, Autodesk unveiled Forma Building Design, a browser-based tool for detailed design. More importantly, Revit will be the first "Forma Connected Client." You can access Forma's cloud capabilities—like wind analysis, contextual data, and environmental analysis—directly https://e-verse.com/learn/aec-events-q4-2025/within Revit without exports or imports. Cool stuff!

Click here to read the full article at AEC Magazine

#2: Top AEC Events to Attend in Q4 2025

The final quarter of 2025 is packed with networking and learning opportunities. There's something for everyone from the BIM Coordinators Summit in Dublin to Greenbuild in L.A., TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, and BIM World Munich. Whether you're focused on sustainability, digital construction, or computational design, this guide will help you plan your calendar for the rest of the year.

Click here to read the full article at e-verse

#3: IFC Exports from Revit, Done Right

Getting clean IFC exports from Revit doesn't have to be a mystery. This practical guide covers the essential setup: choosing the appropriate schema, understanding category mapping, managing level hierarchies, and ensuring property sets travel correctly. The article is based on a recent Autodesk webinar and highlights updates for Revit that make IFC workflows more predictable and repeatable.

Click here to read the full article at BIM Corner

#4: Procrastination – Today's Problem Tomorrow

Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins tackle the universal struggle of procrastination in this Life of an Architect podcast episode. They explore why architects procrastinate (spoiler: it's often overload, not laziness), and offer practical strategies like breaking big tasks into smaller ones and prioritizing the hard thing first. If you've ever rearranged your desktop icons instead of working on that spec, this one's for you.

Click here to listen to the episode at Life of an Architect

#5: Coffee Meets Design in These Captivating Cafés

In honor of International Coffee Day, Archinect rounds up cafés worldwide where architecture takes center stage. The showcased projects demonstrate how thoughtful design transforms everyday coffee rituals into extraordinary spatial experiences. A perfect cup of inspiration to brighten your week.

Click here to read the full article at Archinect

That's all from me. I hope you're having a great week.

Michael