. In just a few more weeks, I will be off on my annual family vacation. We are heading out to Seaside, Florida - which will be the 5th or 6th time we've gone here since my daughter Kate was born. I … [Read more...]
Residential Drainage
The average amount of rainfall in across the US is 35". Depending on where you live, that might seem like a little or alot. Dallas (the center of the Universe) is right at the average with 34.73". … [Read more...]
‘Saving Cherries’ – alla prima
Alla prima is a painting technique in which the work is completed in one session without time for the paint to dry. The term comes from the Italian "at once", and may also be referred to as premier … [Read more...]
Why do I do it?
When I started writing Life of an Architect last year I had no idea what I was signing up for. It has been an interesting experience and things have progressed far further and faster than I could have … [Read more...]
Perot Museum of Science & Nature
I recently collected these job site photos after wanting to check in on the progress of the new Morphosis designed Nature & Science building myself. My daughter Kate and I had just spent the day … [Read more...]
Modern Chicken Coops and Urban Farmers
I think I need to come clean ... even if that does mean eating a little chicken crow. I wrote a post on the absurdity of modern chicken coops and how the cost does not justify the claims of why … [Read more...]