Last week, North Texas media (and me) got one of the first looks inside the new Perot Museum of Nature & Science during a hard hat tour and construction update provided by Prtizker Prize winning … [Read more...]
No, it’s all about me
. Life of an Architect contributor Scott Taylor wrote an article, It's all about me introducing himself and explaining a bit about who he is and what makes him tick. He accomplished this by … [Read more...]
Documenting with photos
Architectural photography is serious business and I will be the first to tell you that I am not an architectural photographer ... unless the only requirement is that you take pictures of architecture. … [Read more...]
Form Follows Fitness
. The Modular Man (with a weight problem) . When asked what my New Year's resolutions were going to be this year I had to think about it for a few minutes. Before I start committing myself to … [Read more...]
Beards of an Architect
Let’s talk stereotypes here for a minute. What do you think of when I say “Architect”? Something like this… . A clean shaven man in all black? Thick rimmed glasses? Pretentious pose? We … [Read more...]
Facts about Architecture
. . Architecture received his 5 year Architectural degree in only 4 years Architecture doesn't have a first or middle name When Architecture throws a party, he shows up 10 minutes … [Read more...]
What to get an Architect for Christmas 2011
Let's see ... 400 square feet of glass mosaic tile, labor to install, elongated 1 piece toilet, large soaking bathtub, 20 hours plumber labor, 60 hours carpenter labor, tape, bed and texture ... wait … [Read more...]
London Architecture Guide
Like any respectable architect, I have been doing my homework. In two weeks, I am heading off on a quick 5-day trip to London to attend the London Design Festival, Decorex, 100% Design, and Tent … [Read more...]
Drawing like an Architect
"How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect" "How can I be an architect - I can't draw" I wish I got one frequent flyer mile every time I heard one of those two … [Read more...]
Architects and their signatures
What does your signature say about you? The way you leave your name behind on a piece a paper tells more about you than just saying "sorry I hit your car but I don't have insurance". It should come … [Read more...]