One of the main challenges faced by architects, especially those using Revit, is finding high-quality families for their projects.
For those unfamiliar, BIM families are essential elements for architecture and interior design professionals, as they add the final touch to architectural projects.
Often, those seeking high-quality families resort to Google, browse various websites in search of free models for download. This process can take hours, or even days, to find the ideal families, – which is far from practical, wouldn’t you agree? Furthermore, many of these families are not parametric and can pose security risks to the professional’s computer.
With this in mind, the Blocks Plugin was developed to solve these problems, offering over 5,000 parametric families for professionals in the AEC industry.
That’s right! And to help you get to know our plugin better, we’ve prepared comprehensive content especially for you. Enjoy your reading
What is the Blocks Plugin?
The Blocks Plugin is an extension developed by Blocks®, a company specializing in BIM (Building Information Modeling), available for Autodesk Revit.
We developed our Plugin to optimize and enhance the projects of architecture, interior design, and engineering professionals who work with BIM. Our goal, besides disseminating the BIM methodology worldwide, is to provide an extensive library of parametric families for our users.
After downloading the Blocks Plugin, with just a few clicks, users can add three-dimensional objects to their projects, such as furniture, lighting fixtures, appliances, decorative elements, and much more!
All elements in the Plugin are developed in-house by Blocks, which boasts a specialized BIM team that adheres to a high-quality control standard.
Additionally, this characteristic provides users with a more personalized experience, as our objects are parametrizable, allowing for precise adjustments of dimensions, materials, and other information.
What is Blocks®?
Blocks is a Brazilian startup specializing in the development of parametric families for Revit. Despite its national origin, the Blocks Plugin is already used in over 175 countries and has more than 1 million downloads.
The company was founded in 2014, stemming from a personal need of its CEO, Bárbara Pavanello: to find high-quality parametric families for Revit.
Bárbara began selling ‘packs’ of families for a symbolic price. Upon realizing the business’s potential, she decided to formalize the idea, founding Blocks® — a direct homage to Revit’s ‘blocks.’
After consolidating the brand, Bárbara met Erick Mark, who saw great potential in the project and became the company’s CFO. Together, they formed a dedicated team and developed the Blocks Plugin, which is now one of the most downloaded extensions for Revit on the Autodesk Store.
Erick Mark
Financial Director (CFO) | Blocks®
“The Blocks plugin is essential for today’sAEC market because it offers tools that optimize Revit usage, such as quick insertion of parametric families, intelligent object suggestion, and constant library updates. In my opinion, it should be seen as a productivity tool.”
Como baixar o Plugin Blocks?
Remember how we mentioned that with just a few clicks, you can start designing in Revit?
Well, that’s exactly what you can do now! What was once difficult is now easier with Blocks. To start designing, simply download our Plugin.
1. Access the Official Blocks Website
The first step is to go to the official Blocks website and click on “Free Download.” You will be automatically redirected to the official Autodesk website.
2. Log in to Your Autodesk Account
To download the Blocks Plugin, you need an Autodesk account. If you already have one, simply log in. Otherwise, create your account on the Autodesk website.
3. Download the Blocks Plugin
After registering or logging in to Autodesk, you will be redirected back to the download page.
Click on “Download” and wait for the process to start. Once the download is complete, click on the file and wait for the installation to finish.
How to Use the Blocks Plugin?
With the Blocks Plugin already installed on your computer, open Revit and follow the step-by-step guide below!
1. Register with Blocks
Before opening the Blocks Plugin in Revit, you need to create a Blocks account to access the extension within your software. It’s simple:
- Access the official Blocks website again;
- In the upper right corner, click on “Register”;
- Enter your registration details and click on “Sign In”;
- Done! You are now registered.
This is one of the most important steps, as you will need to log in to your Blocks account within Revit.
2. Open Revit
Open your Revit, select your project, and in the top bar of the software, click on “Add-ins.”
If you’ve correctly installed the Plugin on your machine, the Blocks logo will appear. Click on the logo and log in to your account.
3. Select the Family
Once the Plugin is open, simply select the families you need to use in your project.
Within the Plugin, there are countless categories of BIM families for you to find the ideal objects for your project.
4. Add to Project
Finally, add the families to your project. It’s very simple! Just click on the desired object and place it in the appropriate location within the project, and that’s it.
Is the Blocks Plugin Free?
To everyone’s delight: yes, the Blocks Plugin is free! You can install our free version right now and gain access to a variety of high-quality BIM families. Access our full catalog and explore our objects.
However, if you are a professional who wants to take your projects to the next level, we offer Premium versions. Our plans include:
- Free: No cost at all. Just download and use it. You’ll have limited access to parametric families in the Blocks Plugin with textures configured for rendering. Additionally, you’ll also get access to products from national and international manufacturers, families modeled in Revit, and a material library.
- Premium Monthly: In addition to all the benefits of the Free version, with Premium Monthly, you’ll have access to ALL Blocks Plugin families, with over 5,000 available plus 25 exclusive new families every week.
- Premium Annual: Want even more? Our annual plan gives you all the benefits mentioned above plus an exclusive perk: a discount equal to 4 monthly payments.
See how the Blocks PLUGIN is for everyone? So, don’t wait! Download it right now!
Does the Blocks Plugin Work with All AEC Software?
Currently, our Plugin is only compatible with Revit, one of the leading software that uses the BIM methodology.
However, this doesn’t mean that Blocks isn’t expanding its search. Soon, our library may also be available in other software.
So, stay connected with the Blocks universe and keep an eye on our Plugin updates. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok.
What Are the Prerequisites for the Blocks Plugin?
To install the Blocks Plugin, you need to meet some prerequisites, such as having Revit installed on your computer and keeping it updated. The versions compatible with our Plugin are:
- Revit 2020: version 2020.2.6
- Revit 2021: version 2021.1.5
- Revit 2022: version 2022.1.1
- Revit 2023: version 2023.1.3 (recommended by Blocks)
- Revit 2024: version 2024.1.1
- Revit 2025: recommended by Autodesk
The most recommended version for using the Blocks Plugin is Revit 2023, since we recently launched a major update with families that only work in this version.
However, if you are using Revit 2020, you can still use our families, but you will have limited access to the newest families released by Blocks.
That’s why it’s very important to always keep your software updated so you don’t miss any new Blocks content.
Another important point is that the recommended operating system for using our Plugin is Windows, as the extension is not compatible with other systems.
But don’t worry! It’s not the end of the world. Fortunately, we’ve created a complete guide on how to download Revit and the Blocks Plugin on Mac. So, if you’re an Apple user, check out our guide to see how to install Revit on your machine.
Want Access to Over 5,000 Families? Download the Blocks Plugin today!
Now that you know all the advantages of the Blocks Plugin, it’s time to take the next step and download it.
Say goodbye to spending hours searching for families online, and say hello to over 5,000 parametric families in just a few clicks.
Conclusion
The Blocks Plugin is a revolutionary tool in today’sAEC industry, making professionals’livez easier.
What started as a simple idea has now become one of the most used Autodesk Plugins worldwide.
So, leave all the hassle behind, add optimization and quality to your architectural and interior design projects, and download the Blocks Plugin.
Oh! And don’t forget to keep up with Blocks updates and check out our blog content.
