TTF: AI Culture + Revit Automation

July 10, 2025

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. What did I find interesting this week? Read down to find out!

Before we get into this week's links, I have some news! Earlier this week, I announced Launchpad Ignite - a free 5-day challenge starting July 28 that will teach you how to use code to automate those repetitive Revit tasks. No coding experience? No problem. The challenge is designed for beginners and takes 10-15 minutes daily. You'll use Launchpad Lite (a free add-in that runs right inside Revit) to go from zero to creating your first real automation tool by the end of the week. Registration opens next week - mark your calendar and get ready to discover that YES, you can learn to code and automate your workflows. Now, on to this week's links.

#1: AI and Design Culture

How is AI reshaping design culture in the AEC industry? This thought-provoking article from AEC Magazine explores the fundamental shifts happening as AI tools become integrated into creative workflows. If you're wondering how AI will change not just what we design, but how we think about design itself, this is essential reading.

Click here to read the full article at AEC Magazine

#2: Where You Should (and Should Not) Use AI When Hiring

AI in hiring - game-changer or disaster waiting to happen? Archinect explores the delicate balance of using AI tools in the recruitment process. From screening resumes to conducting initial assessments, this article breaks down where AI shines and where human judgment remains irreplaceable.

Click here to read the full article at Archinect

#3: 12 Steps to Create a Shared Site in Revit

I recently had to work with a shared site in Revit, and this article from BIM Pure was a big help! In the article, BIM Pure breaks down the process into 12 clear, manageable steps that will have you coordinating multi-building projects like a pro. This guide is perfect for anyone working on campus-style projects or complex site coordination. Bookmark this one for your next big project!

Click here to read the full article at BIM Pure

#4: Architecture Unfolding: Anne Fletcher's "Rewirement" Journey

Forget retirement - Anne Fletcher is all about "rewirement". This inspiring interview from Archipreneur showcases how seasoned professionals can reinvent their careers later in life. Fletcher's journey from traditional practice to new ventures offers valuable lessons about adaptability, continuous learning, and finding new purpose. Whether you're 25 or 65, her story will make you rethink what's possible in your career trajectory.

Click here to read the full article at Archipreneur

#5: What I'm Reading - Hidden Systems

A graphical novel about infrastructure? Yup, and it's a great read. If you're curious about the systems we rely on every day (like the internet, water, and power), I highly recommend this book. Comic artist Dan Nott breaks down the history and development of the hidden systems that are essential to modern life.

Click here to explore Hidden Systems

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

Michael