Waiting for Revit

I've been wanting to start a blog for a while about my experiences as an architecture intern, and my new job (after nearly a year of under/unemployment) has given me the final inspiration I needed to get this thing started.

So, first the disclaimer: I am not working in an architecture firm - I'm actually at a construction company. However, I work in their "Virtual Design and Construction" department (aka, VDC), which is kind of like the Switzerland between Design and Construction. It's been really neat so far. I did work at a great architecture firm for the previous two years, and for three years in architecture school I worked for the Drachman Institute.

Back to the question at hand: why the title?

Answer: because that's what I spend a lot of time doing.

Ok, so I do get other things done while waiting for Revit, (including contemplating what to write on this blog) and it's not really Revit's fault that we're working on a really big building, but notheless, there I am, watching the little waiting cursor (especially when Revit is eating both processor cores and all the RAM, then I actually can't use my computer).

I've never had a computer this powerful before, and I bring it to a grinding halt almost daily. It's pretty incredible.

For my next post, I think I'll explain what Revit is for all the uninitiated yet inquiring minds who want to know. So stay tuned, and hopefully we'll have some fun while we're waiting for Revit.