Daniel John Stine

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.

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Early morning Lake Flato lobby pics…

FenstraPro in Forma Webinar Recording

Here is a recording of a presentation I participated in on the free FenestraPro add-in within Autodesk Forma.

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Arriving at the office... Lake Flato in the morning. Downtown San Antonio.

The little yellow building you can see from one of our second-floor conference rooms is the Lake|Flato wood shop:)

So cute!

Pirros - A Novel Revit Detail Library Approach Last year,  Lake|Flato implemented Pirros , a novel detail library platform . It is a curated detail library like the others that might com...

Last year, @LakeFlato implemented Pirros, a novel detail library platform. It is a curated detail library like the others that might come to mind, but it has another side to it that opens up a whole new world of efficiency and inspiration.

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As I mentioned in the blog post, this is giving way to a new tool/workflow (next-gen Insight Total Carbon) we are already using at Lake|Flato for our AIA 2030 Commitment reporting.

Autodesk is phasing out Autodesk Insight Energy Analysis and Green Building Studio If you use Autodesk Insight for early energy modeling, you will want to read this and be aware of the big changes that will happen soon. In...

Autodesk is phasing out Autodesk Insight Energy Analysis and Green Building Studio bit.ly/3WXaGme

If you use Autodesk Insight for early energy modeling, you will want to read. In less than two months, you will not be able to run an analysis.

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Hi Bill, thanks for using my books in your program!

How to Transfer Keyboard Shortcuts to New Version of Revit I think most advanced Revit users would agree that using keyboard shortcuts is essential to efficiency. Here is a quick post on how to trans...

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Using keyboard shortcuts is essential to efficiency. Learn how to transfer your custom keyboard shortcuts from one version of Revit to another.

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Recap - 2025 AIA/ACSA Research + AIAS Forum bit.ly/3PJIIXe

Here is a recap of the Keynote (AIAS) and Presentation (AIA/ACSA) I gave two weeks ago, as well as a Lake Flato-led tour and sketching workshop I helped organize at the Austin Central Library (designed by the firm).

Nice specs... they keep getting better. I've gone the single display route: Dell Ultrasharp U4021QW (2021 model).

I have had my Tesla for about a month now and really love it... I use Full Self Drive (FSD) about 90% of the time... which is crazy cool.

If you plan on buying a Tesla in 2025, here is my new (2025) referral code you can use to save a few dollars. ts.la/dan444761

Rothstien recently came out with a follow-up called Just Action. I also saw him give a keynote at a Texas Society of Architects (TX AIA) conference two years ago... best keynote ever. He spoke for an hour (without notes) debunking de-facto segregation and more! Houston AIA has a related installment!

Random share… I used to shop at one of the first Best Buy (and Target) stores. They are both from MN:)

My Revit 2024 Blog posts & my Trip to Chaos HQ
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Did you know I have been writing blog posts for Enscape since 2016?

In today's post, I will highlight my 2024 posts on the Enscape blog and my Chaos offices visit!

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BIM Chapters 2024 Recap and Top Ten Posts This year has been an incredible journey—I had the privilege of presenting at several major industry events and am honored to have received ...

BIM Chapters 2024 Recap and Top Ten Posts
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I've just published a year-end recap on BIM Chapters highlighting my top ten posts of 2024—everything from innovative Revit tips to event recaps!

2025 sneak peek: NVIDIA GTC prezo + workshop in Japan

Thanks for joining me on this journey!

Form Follows Function Revit OpEd is Steve Stafford's blog about Autodesk Revit, featuring practical tips, advice and even videos.

Nice graphic. Structural core is important as well. And the limitations related to phasing. Steve Stafford has lots of great posts about this stuff, here is one: revitoped.blogspot.com/2009/04/form...

Exploration - Knowledge Architecture IntraNet inside Revit Lake Flato uses Knowledge Architecture Synthesis 6 as our intranet platform - we call this site FlakeNet (btw, our summer outing is calle...

Exploration - Knowledge Architecture IntraNet inside Revit
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Lake Flato uses Knowledge Architecture "Synthesis 6" as our intranet platform. Using a bit of a hack, I wanted to test the idea of presenting it directly within Revit as a "start screen".

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YouTube video by Daniel Stine Revit Shadows Accurate in Plan View (plus Linework tool bonus)

Learn how to create plan views with accurate shadows in Revit that respect windows, ceilings, and roofs—perfect for daylight analysis and site features like canopies. Plus, master the Linework Tool for soffits and bulkheads. Watch Daniel John Stine's tips now! 🌟 #Revit #BIM

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Enscape Impact -- Sensitivity Review
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Sharing some tests I performed to understand the sensitivity of this new tool.

The test project is a Lake|Flato "Porch House" design - a modular system based on a library of pre-designed living and sleeping rooms (see link in post).

AIA Houston Presentation - Full day of Continuing Education by COTE - 12 December 2024 I will present in person next month at the AIA Houston's Architecture Center Houston space on circularity and sustainable design! See the ag...

On Thursday, I will present in person at AIA Houston's Architecture Center Houston space on circularity and sustainable design!

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Yay!

Autodesk Revit Schedules - Tips and Tricks I created a 40-minute video highlighting several tips and tricks for using Revit schedules. keep reading to learn more...

Autodesk Revit Schedules - Tips and Tricks bit.ly/4cAhOdf

Check out this 40-minute YouTube video covering design options, embedded schedules, grouping, and more... Efficiency Now!

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I made two YouTube videos showing how to represent this curtain wall condition. I also explain using Revit's Groups and Design Options to manage frame types (and why Design Options are better than using Phasing or Worksets for visibility control).

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