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How do you go from concept to completion? The tools we use to create are simply an extension of your inner voice. Which ...
11/29/2025

How do you go from concept to completion? The tools we use to create are simply an extension of your inner voice. Which ones you select can make all the difference between your design process being a delightful eye-opening experience or a painfully frustrating one.

Inside the 7fold Academy, you’ll learn how to harness the most dynamic tools to unlock your creativity as an architect or designer in the AEC. At 7fold you won’t be told what to do… you’ll just be shown what’s possible in the most clear curated ways possible.

Comment “TELL ME” to learn more about 7fold’s unique approach to technology training.

Would you want to stay at this resort hotel in Miami?   Rapidly prototyping architectural concepts using AI as a way to ...
08/30/2025

Would you want to stay at this resort hotel in Miami?

Rapidly prototyping architectural concepts using AI as a way to compliment your hand sketching process as a designer can unlock new directions to take your creative solutions. I love using artificial intelligence like a “dream machine” to bounce ideas around before modeling them out in detail.

If you’re a designer or architect in the AEC and want to learn how to integrate AI into your workflow, comment “DREAM” below and I’ll send you how I’m using tools like this on a daily basis.

06/10/2025

The next iteration of the "Designer Transformation Trail" webinar series is happening this week Wednesday @ 12pm CST and Friday @ 2p CST.
Register here 👉 https://7fold.link/trail

The is to provide the essential skills needed for every designer to establish your core competency in BIM. I've curated this session to bridge the gap from what you typically learn in university to what you need to know in practice. Let me know in the comments if you have questions beforehand!

For those that register I'll make the recording available for 48 hrs afterward if you're not able to make it live! To learn more about the vision & mission of 7fold and what to expect in this session check out this brief video…

Hope you see you on the trail!

Register here 👉 https://7fold.link/trail

(p.s. send this post to a friend that you think may be interested)

06/05/2025

“I don’t have time.” This is the number 1 excuse I hear when talking with designers about adopting new technologies into their creative workflow. The underlying question is this: “Why should I invest any of my precious time listening to what you have to say?”

My friend I’m here to offer a solution-
The Designer Transformation Trail by 7fold

Comment 👉“TRAIL”👈 and I’ll send you where to register

Check out one of the upcoming webinar sessions like this Friday, June 6th @ 2pm CST where I’ll be mapping out my recommended path to get a working knowledge in BIM in the shortest amount of time possible without stifling you’re creative voice as a designer.

This framework is THE GUIDE I wish someone had made when I was just starting out in my architecture career back in 2015. Lucky for you— it’s here now. Consider this the best shortcut I’ve dreamed up yet to demystify the technology landscape and empower designers like you on not only which software’s to learn but which aspects of each digital tool connect to the direction you want to grow your career in the AEC.

Ambitious? Yep.
Necessary? 💯

This is the first iteration in what I hope is a way we can refactor how we harness the amazing tools already in our fingertips just laying dormant with potential.

Join me LIVE for this 60 min webinar & come ready to engage with your questions!

Also tag a friend or colleague in the comments who may also be curious about this session!

Comment 👉“TRAIL”👈 and I’ll send you where to register

Say hello to ArchitectureTraining.com, the new hub for 7fold curated content and the place to be if you’re a designer or...
11/15/2024

Say hello to ArchitectureTraining.com, the new hub for 7fold curated content and the place to be if you’re a designer or architect serious about leveling up your technology skillset and boosting your creative workflow.

Be sure to not just get on the newsletter but follow for more tips, workflows, and technology hacks to make your design process more enjoyable & stress free.

Leave a 🔥 if you’re excited!
Leave a 🤔 if you have a nagging question where you keep asking: “If I just knew how to do THIS in Revit, then my life would be so much better!”

Lots more fun, educational, and thought provoking tech content for designers in the AEC coming!! Be sure to follow & share so you don’t miss anything.

As always my friend- stay curious! And I look forward to engaging with you around the community here at 7fold.
-Timothy Halvorson

I had an insight recently, in the quiet hours of dawn, that I felt compelled to share with you. As architects, we’re not...
02/17/2024

I had an insight recently, in the quiet hours of dawn, that I felt compelled to share with you. As architects, we’re not just shaping structures; we’re crafting legacies, contributing to the tapestry of society in ways that linger long after we’re gone. It dawned on me, as I watched the sunrise cast its first light over the countless projects we pour our souls into, that our creations are more than mere buildings. They are silent witnesses to life, to moments of joy and sorrow, standing steadfast through the passage of time.
This realization struck me deeply. Our dedication, the long hours we commit to our craft, it’s not just about the present. It’s about leaving a mark, a piece of ourselves, in the very fabric of society. Each line we draw, every space we envision, carries with it the potential to inspire, to house dreams, and to stand as a testament to human creativity and resilience.
In this moment of reflection, I felt an overwhelming sense of connection—not just to you, my fellow creator, but to the community, to history, and to the future. It’s a profound responsibility, yet a thrilling one. To know that our work has the power to touch lives, to shape the environment, and to leave a legacy that outlives us, is both humbling and exhilarating.
I wanted you to know, to feel this sense of purpose and pride in what we do. Our work matters. It echoes in the halls of time, and I am grateful to be on this journey with you, shaping the world, one design at a time.
Stay curious my friend,
Timothy

Have you ever felt frustrated in your creative process as an architect? Was there something you could see so vividly in ...
02/17/2024

Have you ever felt frustrated in your creative process as an architect? Was there something you could see so vividly in your mind but by the time it took shape in modeled form it evolved into something else entirely? I’ve been there! The feeling that the tools we use to design can’t capture the intent we’re after.
Fear not a solution is here! After spending thousands of hours with thousands of designers and navigating my own project design processes, I’ve crafted the way to shortcut the learning curve with the first “Core Practice” course release!
https://7fold.io/join/enroll-in-revit-core-practice
If you’re brand new to Autodesk Revit for architects or have 0-7 years of industry experience, this is the resource for you. Revit Core Practice guides you through a carefully curated suite of lessons to get you results fast while not compromising on quality. My outcome driven, scenario based teaching style streamlines getting you comfortable harnessing Revit with confidence.
Take back your time by getting everything you need to know to be effective in practice in one place. Congratulations! You’ve found your shortcut to learn in weeks what’s taken me years of active practice to refine & perfect.
Enrollment for the spring cohort opens March 1st - March 8th. The link is in this post above or bio to save your place in line today!
See you in the inside,
Timothy | Architect, Design Technology Consultant

Are you an architect or designer in the AEC industry frustrated by feeling your creativity stifled by the tools you use?...
02/14/2024

Are you an architect or designer in the AEC industry frustrated by feeling your creativity stifled by the tools you use? What if I told you there’s a way to harness Revit to where you create in a free, seamless, and efficient workflow?
Join me inside Revit Core Practice open for spring enrollment March 1-8, 2024 (link in bio) to round out your BIM skill set and take back more of your time, energy, & sanity today!
I’ve taken my expert knowledge refined over the past 10+ years of practice training thousands of designers over thousands of hours and distilled it into this value drenched course. Learn in weeks what’s taken me years to uncover and perfect! I believe the industry needs to level up across the board and stop the war for talent. This is one practical way I’m able to make my expertise accessible to more people, places, and firms of any size.
If you’re serious about nurturing a high performing team of designers, this is the resource to establish a baseline working knowledge across the team.
If you’re a young professional, this is the perfect resource to compliment your university design studies and make you ready to be effective in your internship or entry level position. I’ve spent countless hours supporting professionals post-graduation. When you absorb the curated workflows presented in this course, you’ll be able to hit the ground running.
The goal of the 7fold Academy is to equip designers to have the technology skills in their hands paired with a high performance mindset able to adapt quickly to any scenario faced in practice.
Check the links in bio to explore all the resources available at 7fold save your seat inside Revit CP today.
Stay curious my friend!
Timothy

City of San Francisco inspired model. Which favorite landmark did I miss?
02/09/2024

City of San Francisco inspired model. Which favorite landmark did I miss?

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