I don't normally go in for what I find in fortune cookies - let's be honest, they rarely predict anything. I would much rather have a fortune cookie say something like "don't go outside today" or … [Read more...]
Vegetables or Dessert?
There are two important pieces of information that are floating around my head that are seemingly at odds with one another: "Sooner or later, you will need to eat your vegetables" and "Eat your … [Read more...]
The Lantern House
The Life of an Architect playhouse competition for 2014 is coming to a close - all the entries for this year are required to me in my email inbox by midnight tonight (May 12th). As I have done on all … [Read more...]
Architectural Studio – 4 Questions
A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Rather than send out a half-baked, off the top of my head response, … [Read more...]
Why Architects should Blog
I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I immediately agreed when asked because it's a big deal … [Read more...]
I’m No Longer the Golden Boy
Today is my 46th birthday - which in and of itself isn't particularly interesting - but as I am now officially on the downward slide towards the big 5-0 there is a phrase that has been coming to mind … [Read more...]
Motivation – and why it’s important
It's Sunday morning, it's raining outside, I'm really tired, and the consensus around the house is to lay about, read books and watch television. But not me ... I have things that "have" to be done … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me
Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past - at least that's how it seems to me most days. I graduated eons ago back in 1992, back in the days that pre-date computers in the studio. This … [Read more...]
Post Vacation Hangover
My motivation level is currently fueled by the shockingly large amount of work that is sitting on my to-do list after taking the last 11 days off for family holiday. One of the best things about … [Read more...]
Introducing the CHouse Modern
First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects ... first it was the 'KHouse Modern' and now we have the 'CHouse Modern.' ... Pathetic really for someone who … [Read more...]