AIA25 TAP + COTE Symposium - Advancing a Sustainable Future through Technology Innovation

I am excited to share the full agenda for the AIA TAP + COTE Symposium happening the first week of June (in just over two weeks)!

As a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment Leadership Group (COTE LG) I worked closely with the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP LG) to curate this event happening within the larger national AIA Conference on Architecture happening in Boston this year.

Special thanks to the AIA staffer making all this happen, Emma Tucker!

Photo from AIA 2024 TAP Symposium.

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New Book Alert: Disrupt It – A Must-Read on AI for AEC Execs

If you're an AEC executive curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our industry, there's a new book you should definitely check out: Disrupt It: How Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Executives Can Transform Their Organizations in the Age of AI by Dr. Sam Zolfagharian and Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh, co-founders of YegaTech.

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Revit's Eroding Options Bar

Autodesk has a few UI anomalies in Revit... like the Options Bar below the Ribbon. They have been working towards removing the Options Bar little by little. In this post, I will share why the Options Bar was originally created and a 2026 change that threw me for a loop:)

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Exporting Autodesk Insight Data

On July 1, 2025, both Insight Energy Analysis and Green Building Studio will be fully retired by Autodesk. Make sure to download any critical data before then! Read this post for details on how to do that...

Related: I will be doing an in-person 4-hour workshop on the Next Gen Insight (Total Carbon) the first week in September in Knoxville for AIA East Tennessee COTE!

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Solemma Symposium 2025

I look forward to attending the one-day Solemma 2025 Symposium in NYC next month! I will highlight how Lake|Flato uses Climate Studio for daylight design.

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Design Your Impact education series - by Material Bank

The Design Your Impact education series focuses on climate, human, and social health in design. Whether you're interested in attending one session or all, each course aims to inspire a healthier, innovative, and more sustainable future.

Hosted by Material Bank! "...powering complex searches across hundreds of brands and thousands of materials in seconds."

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What's New in Revit 2026 - My Annual AECbytes article is live!

Curious about what's new in Autodesk Revit 2026?

My latest article on AECbytes takes a deep dive into the most exciting updates and features in Autodesk’s newest release. From improved modeling workflows to smarter documentation tools, Revit 2026 brings thoughtful enhancements that aim to boost efficiency and user experience across the board. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or BIM manager, there’s something here for everyone.

I break down the key upgrades, share real-world insights, and explore how these changes could impact your day-to-day work in the AEC industry. If you're ready to stay ahead of the curve and get the most out of your Revit subscription, don’t miss this comprehensive overview.

Check out the full article here: https://www.aecbytes.com/tipsandtricks/2025/issue111-Revit2026.html

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