I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of … [Read more...]
Dead Projects
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built. I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]
2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design – the ‘Dugout’
So here it is the 2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design [cue fanfare] The 'Dugout' . In case you didn't get it from the "dugout" name, this years playhouse is themed after a major … [Read more...]
SketchUp renderings…You Have Options
One of the most valuable tools used to convey a project to a client is the use of 3d modeling. You can sit and try to explain something to a client but at the end of the day if they can't read the … [Read more...]
Small Residential Projects
Not every residential project I work on as an architect is large with an even larger budget - that just happens to be the case lately and where I find my role in the office. Since smaller projects … [Read more...]
Playhouse Design – Construction Drawings
It's that time of year - the 2011 ORIX Parade of Playhouses benefitting Dallas CASA. The Parade of Playhouses, hosted by NorthPark Center, provides an opportunity to help abused and neglected … [Read more...]
The Bug House
. . The entries for this years Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouse design competition hosted by the AIA Young Architectects Forum are all due tomorrow - which means I need to show everyone what I am … [Read more...]
Modern House Challenge | Part 2
I wrote a post back on August 02, 2010 that discussed the possibility of designing and building a low cost modern house. This is no small task because modern houses, with their clarity often … [Read more...]
Japanese Playhouse – The Construction Documents
So I had to prepare some construction drawings to pass along to the contractor who will be building this playhouse. His name is Barry Buford and he has his own construction company - Buford Builders, … [Read more...]