architects office

Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you

Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you

For young architects and recent architectural graduates, how do you determine what the right size architectural firm for you?

Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose

Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose

At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating … and most people get it wrong.

Golden Handcuffs – A Lesson Learned

Golden Handcuffs – A Lesson Learned

I was a little surprised to discover that despite having told almost every conceivable work related story I know on this blog, somehow my “Golden Handcuffs” story apparently hadn’t made the cut … and this is one of my better stories.

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

What’s an architects day like?

What’s an architects day like?

Have you ever wondered what goes on in an architects office? So exactly what does an architect do all day? read on to find out…

An Architect’s tool bag

An Architect’s tool bag

To be an architect you have to have specific tools to get the job done. Here is a look at the ones I use most often.

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 …

Turn up the music in the studio

Turn up the music in the studio

Nobody is in the office and I can turn the music up to 11. This is the music that’s in rotation in the architect’s office so far in 2012

An Architect’s Desk

An Architect’s Desk

If you are an architect, should your desk look a particular way? A look at the desks of 15 different architects

Tattoos and the professional

Tattoos and the professional

Would a person who is considering the field of architecture experience any difficulties if they had tattoos? Should it matter if someone has tattoos or not?