I recently sat down with 5-year-old kindergarten prodigy and future renowned veterinary explorer Kate Borson to discuss architecture. Kate has her finger on the pulse of her generation and Life of an … [Read more...]
Chicken Coops…really?
Like Popeye, "I've had all I can stand, I can't stands no more". This entire fascination with raising and/ or owning urban chickens seems completely absurd to me. Since I don't really know anything … [Read more...]
Dallas Chapter AIA YAF CASA Parade of Playhouses Design Competition – Results
Last week the final judging occurred on the AIA Dallas YAF design competition to design playhouses for the 2010 ORIX Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center benefiting Dallas CASA. Recently, members … [Read more...]
Wanted: the right vocabulary word
Idiot as defined by Merriam Webster's Dictionary: usually offensive : a person affected with extreme mental retardation a foolish or stupid person Jerk as defined by Merriam Webster's … [Read more...]
My Library Books
Most architects tend to collect books, at least all the ones I know I do. Some are fanatical about their books, me - not so much. Since I moved into a smaller house, I don't have the space to dedicate … [Read more...]
My Design Entry: Dallas CASA Playhouse
Tomorrow is the final judging for the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses. CASA (which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit organization of community volunteers trained and … [Read more...]