architectural technology

Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms

Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms

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.

Refinishing Concrete Floors

Refinishing Concrete Floors

Grinding and polishing my concrete floors technically started as an idea 4 years ago … but the time to do this properly came, and I’m not sure I was completely prepared for what that meant.

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.

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.

eVolo 2013 Skyscraper Competition

eVolo 2013 Skyscraper Competition

It’s that time again – the 2013 eVolo Skyscraper Design Competition. To get you excited and ready to go, here is a look at the top 13 entries from 2012

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.

Pinterest for Architects

Pinterest for Architects

Pinterest is a website that allows users to collect web-based images and assemble them by some common topic – an excellent tool for anybody, but particularly good for designers

Dallas Science & Nature Museum: Progress

Dallas Science & Nature Museum: Progress

Last week I was confused for an actual member of the media and was invited to tour the new Morphosis designed Perot Museum of Nature & Science building. This was the first time they have allowed pictures to be taken so I hope you enjoy

Documenting with photos

Documenting with photos

It wasn’t that long ago that taking job site construction photos were simply photos that were a necessary part of the process. The camera on your phone is a powerful tool and with a slightest bit of efforts, you can get more with less

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.