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bring your design ideas into reality with industry leading digital tools
Master the tools, workflows, and decision making processes that drive real AEC projects with a guided path that removes friction and accelerates your career.
What if making the leap from sketch to permit-ready drawing set was easier than you think?
You'll learn how to setup your digital model to save time at every stage of the project's development without feeling cumbersome or disruptive to your creative flow
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"Timothy is one of the most dedicated, diligent and hardworking people I've had the pleasure of working with. He has great organizational skills, professional, personable and an excellent communicator. He would bring value to any organization fortunate enough to have him on their team."
Head of BIM & Design Systems @ Foster + Partners
Former colleages at Gensler
"Tim's knowledge in design technology sets him apart in the architectural profession. In addition, his passion in sustainability and data driven design throughout all stages of the design process, in a variety of platforms, makes him a unique asset for studios that seek Net Zero Carbon as their goals. Tim's extensive BIM expertise and experience positions him to work and help manage large or mega scale projects with a borderless global reach. Finally, his positive attitude, dedication, and mentoring qualities help grow the next generation of design technology leaders."
Project Architect @ Gensler Las Vegas
Former colleages at Gensler
"I had the privilege to work with Timothy Halvorson at Gensler, where his expertise in design technology truly stood out. Timothy's knack for simplifying complex concepts into digestible, accessible ideas made him an invaluable asset. His technical prowess was matched by his professionalism and ability to present his work with clarity and precision. A natural innovator, Timothy's contributions consistently elevated our design processes and outcomes. I wholeheartedly recommend Timothy; his refined skill set, coupled with his positive demeanor and can-do attitude, make him an exceptional addition to any team he joins."
Software Developer / Design Systems Analyst | Applied R+D @ Foster + Partners
Former colleages at Gensler
"Tim brings 110% positive enthusiastic energy to every project I've worked with him on. He's never afraid to try new things and loves learning the most cutting-edge technologies & workflows. He's also passionate about sharing those lessons and leading teams to successful solutions. He produced excellent deliverables under tremendous pressure on high profile projects while keeping the real-world constructibility and project requirements in focus. I'm excited to see what the next chapter brings."
Project Architect @ Gensler Chicago
Former colleages at Gensler
"Tim's visionary approach as a Regional Design Technology Lead for the Southwest region [at Gensler] resulted in a multifaceted education plan, creating community engagement, enhancing technology and sustainable design integration within our design process, and consistently delivering fresh and engaging content. With his exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and excellent communication, he would undoubtedly bring immense value to any team lucky to have him on board."
Design Technology Manager & Architect @ HNTB
Former colleages at Gensler
"Tim is an amazing asset, and I would love the opportunity to work with him again. He takes initiative and is thoughtful, creating S.M.A.R.T goals to achieve tangible outcomes. Tim led Design Technology for our Southwest Region. He envisioned a multifaceted education plan to improve sustainable integration within our design process, set it into motion, and continuously nurtured the initiative to deliver fresh, relevant, and engaging content. Tim is smart, patient, an active listener and good communicator. He is engaging and drew people in to advance their knowledge of design technology software. He is giving of his time, and committed to helping others advance a shared mission. I highly recommend Tim and feel he would be a great addition to any culture."
Global Wellness Practice Area Leader @ Gensler - Regional Resilience Leader
Former colleages at Gensler
"I have worked with Tim professionally in the past few years as colleagues [at Gensler], and his expertise has always been valuable in the team. It's great news for the industry that Tim is making his wealth of knowledge available to everyone, and I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone interested."
Occupancy Planning Manager @ JLL for Google
Former colleages at Gensler
"Tim went the extra mile for us. He dug into the details leveraged his ample Revit experience and provided a deliverable that was on point. We especially appreciate the eye towards graphics and professionalism in everything he does. Thank you, Tim!"
CEO @ Iconic BIM, Founder of Guardian for Revit
7fold client
"I had the pleasure of having Tim as a colleague for nearly three years. In this time, he was a key part of initiatives that furthered design excellence at Gensler through advocating and teaching the use of advanced computational and sustainable design tools. We also co-hosted a monthly round table that brought together practitioners from all over Gensler to discuss how we can work better in the 21st century. Tim's energy and willingness to jump in with both feet, regardless of the challenge, is inspirational. Anybody trying to build a team where design technology is key to success - give Tim a call and see where it takes you!"
Senior Associate - Design Technology Lead @ Gensler Southwest
Former colleages at Gensler
The 7fold Academy is the perfect technical resource to accompany you as a designer in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Our curated library of resources supplements your university education, filling the technical gaps to harness the most essential tools in the industry. The Academy frees up your time by getting you answers in one place rather than searching the interest for partial solutions endlessly. Enjoy more time focused on exploring your designs and less time frustrated by complex software.
This is a place for those seeking to elevate their craft, sharpen their skills, and realize their creative visions and dreams. This is a place to grow 1% better every day. Welcome to a community committed to doing our part to steward our projects for both people & planet through the power of design.
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Nothing! Revit Core Practice is a comprehensive guide designed like an interactive textbook, easy to reference on the fly while you are in the midst of developing your designs on the job. Our Core Practice offerings throughout the 7fold Academy provide a complete foundational understanding of the software. This is our recommended product for those serious about their education and who desire the most robust entry level course for Revit available on the market.
In general the target audience is you if you’re new to Revit or those emerging professionals who have 0 – 7 years of professional experience with Revit in the AEC industry.
It is tailored for architects and interior designers use of Revit and does not go into depth on how Structural or MEP engineers use Revit or how an energy modeler would use Revit.
“Revit” is a BIM authoring software owned by Autodesk, Inc. and is not affiliated with 7fold LLC whether directly or implied. Revit Core Practice™ is an independent training program developed by 7fold for training purposes to make the most of using Revit.
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Learn the industry's leading BIM software. Discover how to harness the power of Revit to express your design vision, collaborate with teammates, and efficiently deliver high quality solutions.
Revit Core Practice is designed to equip you with all the foundational skills you need to harness the industry's leading BIM software. You'll be realizing your design solutions and collaborating in harmony with your team in no time!
This course is specifically tailored to architects & interior designers but also includes how to model basic structural & MEP systems with the goal to express design intent— not size members or building systems.
Revit CP is perfect for you if you are an emerging professional with 0-7 years of industry experience or if this is your first exposure with Revit seeking to modernize your technology skill set with the latest BIM best practices.
7fold's teaching style is outcome-driven and scenario-based meaning you get examples shown in context to what you'll face in daily practice. I've structured the material to be easy to reference & searchable should you need a refresher later!
Estimated time to complete 4-6 weeks
1,830 minutes (30+ hours) of high value, curated training lessons equivalent to 1.5 university credits
7 sections packed with everything you need to know to feel confident in all aspects of modeling with Revit
Continuous updates as long as you're a member! Rest easy knowing this training program is actively maintained to be your go-to evergreen resource.
Duration: 2 min
"I found the information in Revit Core Practice really helpful for me. It helped clear up a lot of questions while at work. I find it as an asset or a comprehensive library broken down into a lot of small steps I can go back to. It's easy to use like a dictionary while I'm working."
BIM Coordinator
Student #1 to go through Revit Core Practice
“Revit” is a BIM authoring software owned by Autodesk, Inc. and is not affiliated with 7fold LLC whether directly or implied. Revit Core Practice™ is an independent training program developed by 7fold for training purposes to make the most of using Revit.
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The only foundational training program for Grasshopper you'll ever need. Made for designers in the AEC industry. Join the waitlist today!
After teaching 1000+ designers over 1000+ hours, I’ve distilled most essential aspects of Grasshopper to streamline your learning curve. Whether you’re new to this powerful scripting environment or want to ensure you have a rock sold working knowledge to meet the demands of today’s workforce, this is the course for you!
To all the designers who have had too many sleepless nights, this is for you.
I’ve been there, I understand. That’s why I founded 7fold, to be an agent of change in the AEC industry that harnesses the full power of modern technology to unlock your time, creativity, and capacity in order to restore balance between work and life.
I‘m passionate about you, the designer, the architect, the creative professional who seeks to delight and inspire your boss and your clients. My goal with every lesson, every tip, every resource is to elevate your ability to transform design dreams into concrete realities. Whether it’s detailing a curtain wall, sculpting a museum walkthrough experience, or capturing climate data for how your building performs– I’m here to make your design life easier and more enjoyable. I hope to spark a fresh fire in your heart for craftsmanship in this digital age. I hope every minute invested here multiplies your impact on your current project.
I hope you discover a deeper sense of joy, delight, and fascination for the thousands of lives that will be touched tomorrow because of what you design today. I hope 7fold earns a place in your practice as a trusted guide for the best tools, workflows, and strategies as you progress in your career.
As always, stay curious and I look forward to seeing you more on the inside!
-Timothy
The mission of 7fold is committed to unlocking the full potential of creative professionals practicing architecture through our suite of robust, highly curated education solutions. Each resource is crafted to deliver actionable knowledge, skill and insight for getting high quality returns on every minute invested. We recognize and appreciate the rapid pace of change our industry is undergoing catalyzed by technology which is why we are committed to being the AEC’s trusted guide to meet rising demands.
Our technical solutions are designed to incorporate a holistic approach that leverages the best each tool can offer to result in the highest quality finished products. Part of accomplishing this mission is to facilitate technology discussions on best practices and bring together brilliant minds from all corners the industry. We are committed to cultivating a mindset that is open, curious, and aware of the core concepts that underpin all modern technology advancements. This helps shape designers to be resilient and flexible capable of rapidly adapting to new technologies as they emerge on the market or are developed in-house as proprietary tools. 7fold seeks to catalyze this conversation so practitioners feel empowered whether they choose to build or buy technology solutions for their specific project needs and style.
Gensler is the world’s largest architecture firm with nearly 7,000 employees and $1.5B in annual revenue as of 2023. I’ve had the chance to collaborate with hundreds of designers indirectly impacting thousands of active projects in the Southwest region. I work closely with teams and individuals to understand their existing workflows and provide tailored recommendations for their digital strategy to set their project up for success timed to each milestone.
On a monthly basis I host training and workshops that routinely gather 80+ designers from across the firm in addition to providing direct 1-1 support. One emphasizes topics on simulation software analyzing building performance and another is a round table discussion focused on design synergy in practice. I also create custom content to drive adoption of Gensler’s proprietary tools and guide designers as they integrate them in daily design practice.
Seeing the common questions, frustrations, needs and wants of so many designers first hand has helped me understand how to provide training that compresses the learning curve as much as possible while balancing how much project context is useful to make a workflow your own.
After experiencing a layoff due to the pandemic, I attempted to get 7fold off the ground but it was premature. During this period I focused on incubating the overall vision & mission of the company and producing drone videography for real estate professionals.
I contributed on a major project in the Los Angeles area that must remain confidential. My focus was on the design-build fabrication of ornamental light-gauge steel construction. Our team collaborated with robust workflows integrating the stages through design, fabrication, procurement, and installation. We relied on developing and maintaining a fully coordinated model environment in Rhino and Grasshopper. I authored automation and generative design scripts handling highly complex and variable assemblies with 8x-16x time savings in production.
At HDR, I have had the privilege to work around some of the best minds in Healthcare, Science + Technology, and Justice Architecture practice areas. I worked on nearly all phases of the design process and always found opportunities to leverage integrating custom computational tools as part of my process. I worked on the standardizing a ‘Kit of Parts’ set of pre-fabricated construction-ready spaces for a large healthcare provider in the bay area. I collaborated on large 1,000,000+ SF hospital expansions on cross-regional teams completely in Revit, maintaining room data with dRofus, and exploring custom facade, ceiling, and artwork with Rhino and Grasshopper.
One project was completed through Schematic Design with just 1 Principal, 1 Manager, and 1 Designer (me) where I was responsible to maintain a model with 300,000+ SF of space in Revit. Needless to say the leadership was surprised when they didn’t need to find additional design support!
Countless stories could be told on quick burn proposals, custom script and data visualization charts, or custom configurations of fully parametric families in Revit. In short, I’ve always been someone who seeks to finds ways to be 1% better in their creative process every chance I get. This showed up in infographics, presentations, reports, proposals, in-house design charettes, and crisp IFC drawing sets.
At Blue Phoenix, my contributions involved developing brand assets for businesses such as logos, marketing brochures, and consistent brand presence across web and print mediums. I helped design, develop, and deploy websites for small businesses and optimize their page content to rank in search engines for their local markets.
An invoice will be sent via email with payment options depending on selection. If multiple seats are purchased, directions on how to designate seats to designer’s in your firm will be included.
