Construction Observation

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 …

Moving a large tree … feels good

Moving a large tree … feels good

Moving a tree isn’t something that a lot of people think about … which is a shame . Sometimes moving a tree is a simple thing and sometimes it isn’t (as in this case) but it is almost always worth it.

Modern Stairs – the timeline

Modern Stairs – the timeline

Modern stairs are governed by million rules and regulations – designing one that looks simple is anything but simple.

The next modern project

The next modern project

My next big modern project starts off with a problem right in the very beginning. Not only does it delay the project, it has a hefty price tag …

Modern Trellis / Brise Soleil

Modern Trellis / Brise Soleil

This is the subject for today – a modern trellis, although more accurately described as a brise-soleil … a permanent vertical or horizontal sun shading device.

Pool or water feature?

Pool or water feature?

Pool or water feature? At some level it doesn’t really matter considering the role that this particular pool/ water feature has to play. But it is very unique – at least in my world. If I was keeping count (and I’m not so this is a complete guess), I have had something to do with(…)

Sexy Retaining Wall

Sexy Retaining Wall

Retaining walls are boring, lets be honest about that shall we? But with a little bit of thought, you can make this beast of burden into something that makes a powerful design statement. I will show you how.

Job sites are dirty

Job sites are dirty

All job sites get dirty – and it’s not always because there is trash lying around. Protecting the work along the way is always a good idea – even if it is a little boring.

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