Top 5 Most Popular Posts & Videos of 2021
Dec 09, 2021
2021 has been a crazy year for BIM Pure. We’ll recap all the highlights that happened for us and in the BIM world. First, let’s start with the most popular blog posts of the year.
Note: Don’t miss my live session with Gavin Crump on Wednesday, December 15th at 8 PM EST:
TOP 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS OF 2021
1- 15 Advanced Tricks to Master Revit Schedules
This post is a summary of the amazing tips taught by Purvi Irwin in episode 4 of Revit Pure Live. It presents advanced strategies to make the most out of schedules.
2- 12 Amazing Revit Plugins All BIM Managers Should Use
A big part of the BIM manager's job is to set up systems to automate boring and repetitive tasks. These plugins can help you.
3- 14 Tips to Master Topography and Landscape in Revit
Landscape architects and users modelling complex sites often get frustrated by what is offered by Autodesk. The good news is that the community took things into their own hands by creating amazing plugins to help master landscape.
4- 13 Tips to Master Balusters in Revit
This post digs deep in to help you understand balusters. You’ll also learn how to create a classical baluster family.
5- Timber Curtain Wall - Free Revit Family Download
In this post, we’ve shared a free timber curtain wall we’ve created with our partners over at the Quebec Wood Export Bureau.
BONUS: It’s time to Get Rid of Useless BIM Acronyms
Another popular post was a rant against the convoluted jargon that sometimes plagues the industry. It generated a lot of reactions!
Top 5 Most Popular Revit Pure Live Episodes
Live streaming on YouTube has been one of the most fun and fulfilling things I’ve ever done in my life. I’ve got to meet the most brilliant BIM minds on the planet while interacting with a fun and active crowd.
We’ve had 25 live sessions. Here are the top 5 most popular episodes:
1- Episode 23: Landscape Modeling with Nehama Shechter-Baraban
Not only this is #1, but it also has more than twice the number of views than the 2nd place. Nehama has absolutely nailed it on the topic of landscape, which is a struggle for many people.
2- Episode 3: Creating a Residential Template
During this solo episode, I explore a residential template I’ve created for a client. The tips and strategies focus on creating schedules, tags, dimensions are other elements that are specific to small residential work.
3- Episode 13: Mastering Landscape with Lauren Schmidt
2 episodes in the top 3 are about landscape! In this one, Lauren Schmidt explores the basic principles of landscape and planting in Revit. We also talk about parking and the Foreground plugin.
4- Episode 15: FormIt: The Sketchup Killer? With Andrell Laniewicz
Some day on LinkedIn, I pondered aloud: “does anyone actually use FormIt?” Andrell answered by saying: “Yes, FormIt is amazing, it’s much better than Sketchup”. FormIt is a conceptual modeling tool available in the Autodesk AEC suite. It is compatible with Dynamo and has many other interesting features. Check out the episode to learn more.
5- Episode 4: Advanced Schedules Tricks with Purvi Irwin
This is my personal favourite episode. The schedule tricks Purvi showcased absolutely blew my mind. I thought I was a schedules master but it turns out there is a lot I didn’t know about! Many of the tips discussed here have been incorporated into my practice since. Thanks Purvi!
Do you notice something from the top 5? The women of BIM are killing it!
I’ve learned something from every single session. Make sure to check out the full list of episodes.
Autodesk University Award-Winning Session
Click here to watch the session
For the first time this year, I had the chance to teach a session at Autodesk University. The class was called: “Modeling Complex Railings & Balusters in Revit”. It won a top-rated class award!
Learning Package: Manage
Click here to learn more about MANAGE learning package
In September, we’ve released our MANAGE learning package for Revit. It has been in the works for many years. I’m very proud of this package, and it got a great response from the audience. I’ve got to give a shoutout to artist Surudenise, who created the gorgeous cover art of the course:
Learning Portal
Click here to visit Revit Pure Learning Portal
In September, we’ve launched a learning portal along with the MANAGE course. I’m very happy about it, make sure to check it out.
Launching BIM Pure Productions
This year, I went full-time on creating BIM content and being a BIM consultant. We’ve just incorporated into BIM Pure Productions Inc. While the Revit Pure website will remain, I want to broaden the focus beyond Revit and into all things BIM and AEC. I am working on a visual identity and basic website for BIM Pure, stay tuned for more!
Favorite BIM/AEC App of 2021: TestFit
Even though it might not fall in the BIM realm properly speaking, I was incredibly impressed with TestFit. TestFit is a building configurator that helps to solve site plans and create feasibility studies. In this article, I compared TestFit to my years of playing Sim City 2000 as a kid.
I’ve also had TestFit’s CEO Clifton Harness on the Revit Pure Live show, which was a fascinating discussion for me. His views on AEC software are refreshing. One of the things that stuck with me is how he dismissed the term “Generative Design” in favor of Configurator and Co-Creation, which implies more active and direct input from humans.
General Revit Pure 2021 Stats:
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928k Page Views
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642k Visits
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477k Unique Visitors
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25.2k YouTube subscribers
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41.3k hours of watched time on YouTube
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1,029 learning packages or templates sold
(January 1st to December 8th 2021)
Green Friday: 39 000 Trees Planted
For the 3rd year in a row, we’ve run a Green Friday sale. 25% of the sale profits go to Eden Reforestation Projects. This year has been a record: 39 000 trees planted!
Favorite movie of 2021: Dune
If you are a fan of Sci-Fi but you don’t care much about Marvel and superheroes, there aren’t many choices for you out there. After Blade Runner 2049 in 2017, director Denis Villeneuve once again nailed it with his adaption of Dune. Typically, movies with a 165M$ budget are fast-paced with constant CGI. This one is a slow-burn that explores complex themes such as politics, religion, fate, technology, power and even ecology. I’ve watched it several times already and I am looking forward to part 2.
Thank You!
2021 has been the craziest and most exciting professional year of my career. None of this would be possible without your ongoing support. Thanks to every Revit Pure reader. Happy holidays and see you in 2022.
