13 May 2013
How can a simple looking trellis actually be so complicated? When it’s done right, even the most complicated of problems looks simple but don’t be fooled – a lot of time, energy, and creative problem solving went into the design of this steel trellis.
1 Apr 2013
The weather is finally starting to warm up and progress on the Cottonwood Modern house appropriately enough seems ready for Spring.
4 Mar 2013
Progress is coming along on the Cottonwood modern residence – today we take a look at the cantilevered rooms and the stone work on the pavilion.
5 Feb 2013
You might be surprised to learn that more tornadoes hit the United States than any other country in the world … Texas has more tornadoes than any other state … I live in Texas … and we have a tornado shelter in the Cottonwood modern project I have been working on.
28 Jan 2013
Today we are taking a look at the Isokern wood burning fireplaces on the Cottonwood Modern residence. There are four all-together and are assembled from a kit of parts and are surprisingly affordable considering how well they work.
14 Jan 2013
Progress is coming along on the Cottonwood modern residence – today we take a look at the structural pool, mahogany soffits, and a few other items of interest.
5 Nov 2012
It is Sunday night and I am so tired I almost didn’t write this post (the horror!!) It’s been a busy weekend and today has been a really busy day … but we have to talk about utility rooms because they can’t talk about themselves. I spent 4 hours this morning hanging out at the(…)
31 Oct 2012
This weekend is the 2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes and this year, we have a house that is participating on the tour. There are 8 houses altogether, and all of them designed by architects.
29 Oct 2012
Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out – even when you have a good reason for every decision, you just don’t get it right.
23 Oct 2012
It’s only been a week but there is a lot that has happened … including a hit to the contingency fund. Twice.
It’s Never Easy to Say Goodbye 
Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you 
Cottonwood Modern – Steel Trellis 
You say “Crafty”, I say “Handy” 
Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose 
You know it’s me right? 
The Winners – 2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 
What does an Architect do? 
The Finalists – 2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 
2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – What Happens Next 
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