In case you haven't figured this out for yourself, let me be the one to tell you: Bars are making a comeback. Maybe that's the sort of thing you don't want to brag about knowing - or worse - be … [Read more...]
Scale and Proportion
For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master. Scale and proportion are also where a good architect makes their living. I know coming out of … [Read more...]
Documenting Architecture with Photos
If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under … [Read more...]
“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples
Doesn't everybody like getting presents? I know I do ... especially when they come in giant, wooden, heavily screwed and impregnable crates. Just like this one: Measuring somewhere in the … [Read more...]
The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North
Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I've taken where the actual cabin is … [Read more...]
What did you miss in 2015?
Did you know that I wrote and published 66 articles this year on Life of an Architect? While that's a bit off my pace from the previous years, statistically speaking, there's still bound to be a few … [Read more...]
Technical Drawings
If you are the sort of person who likes to look at architectural drawings, this is your lucky day. At least I hope that after you read today's post you think this was your lucky day. I've decided … [Read more...]
The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 2
Since yesterday was my walk around the exterior of the KHouse Modern, I thought it was only fitting that today should be a walk around the interior. I haven't focused on the interior on this project - … [Read more...]
The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1
Do you know what the word "melancholy" means? Every architect does ... even if they don't realize it. Did you know that the gestation period for an elephant is between 18 and 22 months long? Maybe … [Read more...]
The Incomplete Big Picture
If you were to back 10 architects in to a corner, hold a gun to their collective heads and ask: "When it comes to Architecture, what really matters?" What sort of answer do you think you'd get in … [Read more...]