Last week was all about mental preparation. This week we will focus on the most frustrating REVIT graphic that I always forget to adjust when starting a new project...
I have a love/hate relationship with templates. I LOVE using templates, but I HATE setting them up. I am a huge advocate of having and using templates in a small firm to increase efficiency and productivity. We have office templates (thanks EntreArchitect for generating our base...
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! On this week's blog post we thought it would be fun to go through the Pros and Cons of choosing an Architect as a life partner. Enjoy and let us know if you have any pros and cons to add! PRO: Creative Thinkers We...
Hayne Architects has been migrating its project workflow from AutoCad to Revit for a few years. Currently, we decide whether to use AutoCad or Revit based on the project size. Small remodel projects typically will flow through AutoCad, while larger scale projects will go straight...
Here at Hayne projects going through many changes such as design, finishes and specs. These changes are crucial for the growth of the project. In most cases we are designing for someone else so their coordination and approval are necessary. By creating a digital stamp...
This post is a continuation of our previous post Professionalism 101 - Applying for a creative Job. Please refer back to this post to review our original top 3 "No-nos". Here at Hayne we are hiring again (interested in applying, check our listing on Indeed!), and...
We end up with a lot of paper trash. Whether it's printing check sets for in-office review or printing submittal sets for the various jurisdictions we work with (can you believe that sometimes we need to print out as many as 7 full-size drawing packages...
If you are anything like us, then I am sure at some point in time you have found yourself in a pickle! Luckily for you, here@HAYNE we have many tips and tricks up our sleeves that we are willing to share to help you out! For...
Efficiency if key for a small firm and drawing is what we do, so we should be good at it. Because of that, it's important to have functional drawing templates to maintain office standards. It shouldn't matter if the project manager is drawing it or...
In the olden days (HAHA)...
Previously in our REVIT tutorials, we were looking at how to construct a base model using drawing information provided by the Client. This can be a difficult task depending on the quality of the information you receive. Is there a survey? Are they AutoCAD drawings?...
As a continuation from our last Revit Best Practices: Adding Information to your Base Model let's look at making some custom components. Let's begin with the Garage Doors. STEP 1: PREPARE AND REVIEW YOUR REFERENCE MATERIAL [caption id="attachment_1251" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] REMEMBER WHAT THE DOORS LOOK LIKE IN THE...