189: ‘The Rise of the Balkan Architect’, with Milos Temerinski
A conversation with Milos Temerinski about exploring his journey in AEC as he transforms his Balkan Architect YouTube channel into a thriving training platform, emphasizing the power of video for architectural education and the importance of technical creativity.
Milos Temerinski joins the podcast to talk about his massively popular YouTube channel Balkan Architect, his journey from architecture student to full-time content creator, and how YouTube became a global classroom for Revit and other architectural software. We also talk about the power of self-directed learning, the realities of working with complex BIM tools, and why video is quickly becoming the most effective medium for knowledge transfer in AEC.
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Connect with the Guest
- Balkan Architect YouTube Channel
- Balkan Architect Website
- Milos Temerinski on LinkedIn
- Balkan Architect on Patreon
Books and Philosophies
- Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work
- Amazon Link
- Explores how creatives can effectively share their process to build audience and trust—very relevant to Milos’ YouTube strategy.
- Cal Newport’s Deep Work
- Amazon Link
- A framework for mastering focus and producing high-value work, aligning with Milos’ journey of content mastery and specialization.
- Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act: A Way of Being
- Amazon Link
- Referenced in the episode; a reflective guide on creativity that influenced how design thinking and personality can intersect.
AI Tools and Emerging Technologies
- ChatGPT for Software Training and Development
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT
- Milos discusses experimenting with AI explanations of Revit—helpful for anyone considering AI as a learning partner or content generator.
- AI-Powered Video Summarization
- Eightify (YouTube summarizer)
- Mentioned in the episode as a tool for quickly distilling lengthy educational videos.
- Control-F for Video Tools (search inside video)
- TLDV (Too Long Didn’t View)
- Enhances accessibility of video content—useful for architectural education.
Visualization & Design Tools
- Autodesk Revit
- Official Revit Page
- Core tool used by Milos in his tutorials; critical to modern BIM workflows in AEC.
- SketchUp
- SketchUp Official Website
- Milos compares early experimentation with SketchUp before switching to Revit.
- 3ds Max for Visualization
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Used for modeling exploration before committing to BIM workflows.
- Photoshop for Architectural Presentations
- Adobe Photoshop
- A fundamental tool in visual post-production for student and professional work.
Content Creation & Media Production
- Adam Savage’s Tested
- YouTube Channel
- Referenced in the episode as a model of authentic, curiosity-driven video education.
- Paul F. Aubin’s Training for Revit
- Paul F. Aubin’s Website
- One of Milos’ early influences; highly respected Revit educator and author.
- Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning)
- LinkedIn Learning - Revit Courses
- Milos referenced learning from this platform early in his career.
Events and Networks
- Autodesk University
- Autodesk University
- Annual event where advanced Revit users and content creators share innovations.
- AU Certified Training Centers
- Autodesk ATC Program
- Milos’ training platform recently became an official Autodesk Training Center.
Psychology and Personal Development
- Carol Dweck’s Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- Amazon Link
- Essential reading for creators and educators aiming to grow and evolve with their work.
- James Clear’s Atomic Habits
- Amazon Link
- Offers a roadmap for building consistent habits, which Milos exemplifies through daily uploads and content development.
About Milos Temerinski:
Milos Temerinski is the Founder and CEO of Balkan Architect, a leading online platform dedicated to architectural education and professional development, with a particular focus on Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Based in Belgrade, Serbia, Milos has spent over seven years empowering architects, engineers, and designers worldwide to master essential digital tools for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.
