Is This the End of Revit? How Architects Must Adapt (2026)

▶ Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fbQy7kP2AgStephen Drew sits down with Allister Lewis to break down the big changes happening in architecture today. From new software challenging Revit to the rise of AI across design, delivery and practice management, this episode gives a clear look at where the industry is heading.Allister shares his journey from architect to tech leader and explains how BIM 2.0, generative tools and smarter workflows are changing the way studios work. If you are an architect in London or the UK and want to understand how to stay ahead, this conversation is packed with insight.00:00 – Intro: AI, robots & the future of architecture 01:36 – Meet Allister Lewis 02:00 – Allister’s path from architect to BIM & technology leader 05:33 – What practices really look like behind the scenes 07:29 – BIM adoption in the UK and the rise of Revit specialists 10:21 – The emergence of BIM 2.0 10:53 – Generative design tools taking over feasibility work 12:45 – Why choosing the right software matters 15:03 – The “Wild West” of new architecture tech 17:21 – The architecture tech landscape: AI, BIM, Viz, compliance & more 19:10 – Software built on AI: what’s coming in 2026 21:05 – Will AI replace architects? And how much will change? 22:41 – What architects should focus on: relationships & communication 25:10 – If design becomes faster, do architects earn less? 27:47 – Who’s already building in‑house software? 29:42 – Inside Allister’s massive software database (1,700+ tools) 32:27 – The real problems inside architecture practices 38:22 – How practices can fix their digital foundations 41:30 – New job roles: BIM managers, computational designers, digital design leads 44:06 – The rise of digital design leaders 49:24 – AC Tech Jobs & software‑side careers 51:38 – How architects can pivot into tech 55:43 – The future of the industry: optimism or fear? 57:58 – What architects must do to stay relevant 01:03:09 – Should architects be building software too? 01:07:05 – Where to find Allister Lewis online_____📐 The Architecture Social is an online platform packed with content to help you find new jobs, stand out from the crowd and take your career in Architecture to the next level💻 Find out more at https://architecturesocial.com