SketchUp renderings…You Have Options

On April 26, 2012, in Architects, Materials and Products, Observations, by Scott Taylor

Creating realistic renderings in SketchUp is easier (and quicker and cheaper) than you think.

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#patiocontractorfail

On April 12, 2012, in Life in General, by Scott Taylor

Getting a patio built is super easy – especially if you’re an architect with connections right?! Not so much…

Homemade Easter Float

On March 29, 2012, in Holidays, Life in General, Materials and Products, by Scott Taylor

With a little bit of plastic, some balloons, and some spare time, you too can have the best Easter float on your block.

Shopping for Rocks

On March 8, 2012, in Materials and Products, Observations, by Scott Taylor

I took a field trip to my local stone yard to get some info on rocks. Check out what I found out.

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Tools of the trade: Sketchbook

On February 16, 2012, in Life in General, My Work, Observations, by Scott Taylor

One of the most important things an architect can do is get their ideas down on paper…that’s where the sketchbook comes in handy.

Avant Garb-age

On February 2, 2012, in Life in General, Observations, by Scott Taylor

Searching your neighborhood curbs on bulk trash day can result in some awesome mid century furniture finds.

It’s all about me

On January 19, 2012, in Observations, by Scott Taylor

Since I’ll be invading Life of an Architect on a semi-regular basis, I figure that I need to get to know you all a little better and in turn have you all get to know me

Form Follows Fitness

On January 5, 2012, in Architects, Observations, by Scott Taylor

Have you noticed the amount of home gym equipment commercials that start airing this time of year? This got me thinking … what types of home workout equipment would a STARchitect design?

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Beards of an Architect

On December 15, 2011, in Architects, Observations, by Scott Taylor

So why do architects not sport beards? It’s time to ditch the clean shaven look and enter into a new era of bearded architects.