What is DirectContext3D in Revit?
DirectContext3D is Revit’s low-level graphics hook: submit GPU buffers directly to the view pipeline without creating elements. This guide explains the architecture, buffer/flush pattern, render passes, performance best practices, and when to use DC3D vs DirectShape or AVF.
From Custom Scripts to Products: Interoperability, Scale, and the Speckle Way
Speckle’s founder on the leap from bespoke scripts to scalable products, open interop across Revit/Rhino/Archicad, and shipping for thousands.
“Because I Can” Projects: Why Useless Experiments Matter in AEC Tech
Learn how quirky, no-use-case experiments ignite unbounded exploration in AEC tech—driving accidental inventions, creative breakthroughs, and a culture of true innovation.
From Dynamo Scripts to Scalable Platforms: Luke Johnson’s Vision for Connected Construction
From Dynamo to Deep Space—Luke Johnson shares how scalable solutions are changing the game in connected construction.
How to work with Materials in the Revit API
Learn to harness Revit’s material system for detailed glTF exports, preserving textures, transparency, and UV mapping to achieve realistic BIM visualizations.
How to Create a BIM Viewer Using Godot Engine
Step through exporting your Revit model with Leia to glTF, setting up Godot, adding lighting, camera controls, and exporting to HTML—build your own BIM viewer today.
The Top 5 Mistakes AEC Startups Make — And How to Avoid Them
Explore the top 5 mistakes AEC startups commonly make. Learn vital lessons from industry failures and how to ensure your startup thrives.
Material Procurement in Construction: Smart Tech for Specialty Contractors
Eric Helitzer shares how SubBase is improving material procurement for specialty contractors with automation and real-time insights.
How to use AWS Bedrock to Analyze BIM Data
Discover how AWS Bedrock revolutionizes AI-driven BIM analysis, allowing architects and engineers to enhance Revit workflows with adaptable, cutting-edge models.
Offsite Construction & Prefabrication: Scaling with Tech
Prefab is the future. Andrew Xue shares how Offsight is solving offsite construction challenges with smarter workflows and better tracking.
The Future of CPM Scheduling: Smarter, Faster, and Collaborative
This episode of AEC Trailblazers features Nitin Bhandari, CEO of Planera Inc. A new era of CPM scheduling: collaborative, visual, and AI-powered. Learn how Planera is transforming construction planning.
