13 May 2013
How can a simple looking trellis actually be so complicated? When it’s done right, even the most complicated of problems looks simple but don’t be fooled – a lot of time, energy, and creative problem solving went into the design of this steel trellis.
5 Feb 2013
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.
23 Oct 2012
It’s only been a week but there is a lot that has happened … including a hit to the contingency fund. Twice.
17 Sep 2012
As an architect, I prepare drawings every day – so why is preparing drawings on your own house so terrible? There are many possibilities …
30 Jul 2012
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 …
11 Jun 2012
Modern stairs are governed by million rules and regulations – designing one that looks simple is anything but simple.
2 Apr 2012
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.
22 Mar 2012
Because more and more of our residential designs are about extending the inside into the yard, we want to design our fences to read more like walls. This allows us to create a visually pleasant and viably usable exterior area.
12 Mar 2012
Just what you would expect with a modern handrail … work it down to it’s barest necessities and then make it out of stainless steel
1 Mar 2012
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.
It’s Never Easy to Say Goodbye 
Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you 
Cottonwood Modern – Steel Trellis 
You say “Crafty”, I say “Handy” 
Architectural Portfolio’s and Their True Purpose 
You know it’s me right? 
The Winners – 2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 
What does an Architect do? 
The Finalists – 2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 
2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – What Happens Next 
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