Despite the fact that I work like a dog, I am incredibly lazy. I went back through my notes and realized that I haven't provided an update on the KHouse Modern since the curiously popular Pier and … [Read more...]
The Red Ball Playhouse – Profile
The 3rd annual 2014 Life of an Architect ‘Playhouse Design Competition’ is just about over … and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had hoped. We had unbelievable and … [Read more...]
The Lantern House – Construction Drawings
Construction drawings are the things that turn ideas into actualities and trying to create drawings that demonstrate the vision and intended level of craft is a conscious effort on my part. That may … [Read more...]
Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress
On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol' slab on grade, and … [Read more...]
KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress
If you are an architect, and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times to be found. It' been a while since I gave everyone an update on … [Read more...]
Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs
We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced. SIPs are a high performance building system where the interior structural portion of the … [Read more...]