Observations

Architectural Interns

Architectural Interns

here are some unique insights into how an architecture student can rise to the top of a pile of resumes and get that coveted architectural intern position

Architects don’t always get it right

Architects don’t always get it right

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.

It doesn’t count if it doesn’t get built

It doesn’t count if it doesn’t get built

I fully expect to have some people disagree with me today, even go so far as to unsubscribe to my site because this is the post that they finally decide that I am truly an idiot.

Remind me … why am I doing this again?

Remind me … why am I doing this again?

getting technical support when you are not a technical person can be excruciating. I just went through the most painful “Technical Helpline” phone call ever when all I want to do is make my website perform better … for you.

The Best Architectural Websites

The Best Architectural Websites

The Top Architectural Blog Sites in the World! That sounds pretty important doesn’t it? At the very least it sounds comprehensive … it suggests an extensive and exhaustive collection of the best architecturally themed websites in the world.

Can you steal design?

Can you steal design?

The “licensed authentic vs. reproduction” argument is super old but what happens when we broaden this argument to other things – like the houses we design?

Sketching, Math and Drafting <br /> Just part of the process</br>

Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process

If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don’t sound very sexy but if you want to get something that looks really great, it’s going to take time …

Grammar ain’t all that

Grammar ain’t all that

My writing style is a written version of my talking style. I scatter commas into my sentences like buckshot – but I’m not writing a technical manual here – I am trying to get you to read what I am “saying”. It’s not as easy as it looks.

John Ruskin: <br />Common Law of Business Balance</br>

John Ruskin:
Common Law of Business Balance

If you don’t appreciate the more expensive item, or can’t tell the difference between something and it’s less expensive alternative, how can there be value in paying for it?

Architects and Photography

Architects and Photography

What to take better pictures? The solution is easy .. take more pictures and you WILL become a better photographer.