I am not certain that virtual conventions are really worthwhile. That may be a controversial statement, but I think I can stand by it even in a post-pandemic world. Today marks the start of the AIA … [Read more...]
Big Ideas or Technical Details?
Is the education of architecture school about the big ideas or the technical details? This is a question that has been on my mind quite a bit lately. So what should be the focus of the collegiate … [Read more...]
Ep 074: Architectural Memories that Matter
There are a handful of moments in a person’s professional life that really matter, and sometimes we don’t recognize how important those moments are until several years later. I know that I have a … [Read more...]
Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss
At one time or another, most architects think about opening their own architectural office. There are all sorts of reasons why this makes sense, but it obviously isn’t the right path for everyone. … [Read more...]
Architects and Their Spectacles
Architects may almost be as well known for their spectacles as their fashion sense. . I think that more than the average bespectacled person, architects view eyewear as a personal statement of … [Read more...]
Architects: Lawsuit Up!
We have been speaking a great deal recently about the architects’ liability and how that can possibly lead to a lawsuit. Since I went through my first mediation today on one of my “money-grab” … [Read more...]