Architects

It’s Never Easy to Say Goodbye

It’s never easy to say goodbye but after 11 years at my current job, that’s exactly what is happening

Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose

Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose

At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating … and most people get it wrong.

What does an Architect do?

What does an Architect do?

Ask different architects the details of his or her daily job duties; you’ll get a different answer every time. What an architect does on a daily basis depends on where they live, what kind of firm they work for, and a myriad of other factors. That’s right, there are options …

The Ethereal Decision-Making Process for the Creative Mind

The Ethereal Decision-Making Process for the Creative Mind

Trying to standardize the process of decision making when there are no right or wrong answers is challenging. I’m tossing out for consideration, the idea that to truly achieve greatness as a designer, you have to have been around the block a few times.

Architectural Fees for Residential Projects

Architectural Fees for Residential Projects

Determining basic architectural fees is a bit like grabbing smoke – it seems so easy but you never know just what you are going to get.

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

Thinking of taking the architectural registration exam? I thought I would use today’s post to share with you what I did to pass the exam – on the first try.

Do you want to be an Architect?

Do you want to be an Architect?

A collection of articles geared towards architecture students, architectural interns, and people interested in the process of what it takes to become an architect.

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect 2012

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect 2012

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect! Enjoy the ’12 Days of Christmas for Architects’ song

What to get an Architect for Christmas (2012)

What to get an Architect for Christmas (2012)

Shopping for overly-picky self-righteous architects isn’t particularly fun but if you follow the items on this list, I can guarantee you will have success.

What to get an Architect for Christmas (2011)

What to get an Architect for Christmas (2011)

Shopping for an architect isn’t any fun because we are generally self-righteous about quality and routinely look down our noses at mass-produced items. Here are some can’t miss gift ideas sure to please any architect (except the jerky ones)