REVIT Best Practices – Setting up a Project Template Part 2 – Annotation Text & Symbols

Well, we’ve done it… We finally started our Revit Project Template after years of procrastination!  Last week we looked at line types and line weights.  This week we are going to revise the standard annotation text (NO ARIAL) and get rif of all of those standard REVIT symbols (let’s face it, they are way to…

REVIT Best Practices – Creating a Project Template Part 1 – Origin and Line weights

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… LINE WEIGHTS! Ok.  Let’s dive right in.   Now SAVE your template!  Let’s take a breather…  Next time we will look at adjusting our text and…

REVIT Best Practices: Sharing your Model

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 into Revit.  Personally, I think all of our projects should…

The Hayne Way: Creating Digital Stamps

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 for the client to sign and date, it allows for…

The Counter Encounter: Episode 1

Welcome to The Counter Encounter a new hit Series that you are going to love! This week on The Counter Encounter we watch our character go through what many people think is an easy task… filing for a permit extension! *GASP* Watch below to see what will come of this, will the extension go through!?…

Here@Hayne nothing goes to waste… What do you do with all that paper??

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 and 11 reduced copies!!) we end up with a lot…

Same Tools, Different Uses

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 this week, we will go through some of our…

Let there be Sound…

One of the best additions to our office: The Sonos sound system has brought life to our office, allowing so to listen to all of our favorite Pandora Stations… We’ve taken out our ear-buds and we ALL Rock while we Work! -hlj P.S. Love the LOGO Sonos!