Guest Posts

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 …

A Photographer’s Tool Bag

A Photographer’s Tool Bag

If you have ever wondered what is in the bag of a professional architectural photographer, this is a good place to start. An inside look at the tool bag of architectural photographer Brad Feinknopf.

Mental Health Awareness for the Architecture Student

Mental Health Awareness for the Architecture Student

For some students, college will be the time when some might struggle to cope with the stresses associated with college life, for architecture students, there is another layer of stress and rigor placed upon them

Top 10 Reasons I Love Working with Architects

Top 10 Reasons I Love Working with Architects

Today’s post is written by a good friend of mine – Jamie Goldberg, a NKBA-certified, independent kitchen and bath designer. I have long maintained on my site that working with design specialists has broadened my knowledge base and since Jamie is one of the most respected kitchen specialists in the industry, I value her opinion. She(…)

Rorschach test for Architects

Rorschach test for Architects

A Rorschach test is a visual exploration of ones true character. Based on these images, are you cut out to be an architect, designer or homicidal maniac?

Batts, Blown, or Sprayed – What’s the Best Way to Insulate Your Attic?

Batts, Blown, or Sprayed – What’s the Best Way to Insulate Your Attic?

Don’t let the name mislead you, this interesting and informative post on attic insulation could save your LIFE!! or at least a few bucks. An overview look at different types of insulation by PhD brainiac Allison Bailes III

Who Decides: Historically Significant or Landmark?

Who Decides: Historically Significant or Landmark?

When it comes to protecting and preserving our buildings, who gets to decide what is historically significant and what is a landmark?

A Modern List of Dallas Texas

A Modern List of Dallas Texas

If you are in Dallas and want to know where cool, groovy modern people go to do modern things … here is the list compiled by the ultimate hipsters at Build llc – Andrew van Leeuwen and Kevin Eckert

Oh Yeah – It’s Party Week!

Oh Yeah – It’s Party Week!

Sitting in at Life of an Architect this week are four amazing bloggers who will entertain and amaze you with their humor and architectural genius

107 Reasons Why You, Architect, Matter

If architects were to disappear tomorrow – who would care? Most people never so much as meet an architect let alone engage one in a building project.