Hindsight is 20/20, or so the phrase goes. It basically means that if you knew then what you know now, you would do things differently and avoid some mistake or misstep.Other than being able to … [Read more...]
Going Down the Rabbit Hole
I like to talk - to the point where I am consciously aware that I am bothering the people around me ... and yet I continue. As a mitigating consideration, (fingers crossed) I don't think I'm … [Read more...]
Should Architects Moonlight?
Moonlighting is something that literally ever architect has done at one time or another in their career. There are a handful of reasons why an architect would consider moonlighting, but I honestly … [Read more...]
Your First Architectural Job is Important
Pretty simple and straightforward sentence - "Your first architectural job is important." Let me clarify that I'm not talking about summer jobs or internships ... those don't really count. No, what … [Read more...]
This is NOT Mentorship
In my life, I have never had someone I could call a mentor. That almost sounds preposterous, doesn't it? Surely there was someone, somewhere along the way that I turned to for guidance and support ... … [Read more...]
Something Every Young Architect Should Do
Just about a month ago, I turned 49 years old. Since I have the maturity of a 20-something, I don't worry about how old I am, but I do find myself reflecting, on occasion, about lost opportunities … [Read more...]