Life in General

My Mom’s Lemon Chess Pie

My Mom’s Lemon Chess Pie

Modern Architecture can be describe by the ingredients of a lemon chess pie – my mothers lemon chess pie no less

I need a head shot – not a mug shot

I need a head shot – not a mug shot

Presenting a professional image online is typically a reasonable objective … so why is it so hard to have a decent head shot? Homemade photos work for somethings but when is the right time to make that leap?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

What did you want to be when you grew up?

What did you want to be when you grew up? This is an easy question for me to answer because I have always wanted to be an Architect – even before I knew that the word architect existed

Fireplaces

Fireplaces

When the weather turns chilly, there is something magical about having a fire. There is no denying the ambiance that is created from fireplaces so I thought I would show you some of the fireplaces we typically specify in addition to one very special – and super cool – fireplace.

My Three Favorite Wood Species

My Three Favorite Wood Species

What are some of the more common wood species used in modern design? There are plenty to choose from but these are my top three choices:

Red Flag words and phrases

Red Flag words and phrases

In business, there are red flag words and phrases that when you hear them should set all sorts of internal bells and whistles off telling you to run away. Here are just a few …

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the BIM

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the BIM

Today’s post is written by Randy Deutsch, a nationally recognized leader in the advancement of BIM and IPD, he speaks & writes on their social implications on the AEC industry.

Master Bath Shower – you displease me

Master Bath Shower – you displease me

Despite the “I like to party naked for everyone to see” vibe that exists in this shower, the silliness of this room has finally broken my architectural spirit.

Presentation Skills – Tips and Techniques

Presentation Skills – Tips and Techniques

Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and publicly speaking … but that doesn’t mean they like it (or even worse) – that they are any good at doing it. Here are some of my favorite tips and techniques that help me with my public speaking.

Leave your message at the tone

Leave your message at the tone

Need to know what to say on your outgoing message if you’re an architect? Here are some ahhhhh, options for consideration