Most architects have to learn patience over the course of their career, it's actually one architectural character trait that I always think about but rarely bring up because it always falls into the … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life – Punch list Day
Do Architects work long hours? Of course they do - but just about anybody in a professional role works long hours so there isn't anything specifically interesting or useful in that statement so I … [Read more...]
Renovation Construction Surprises
I’ve been at this architecture thing for a bit over 20 years now and I can say with certainty that I am still surprised at the way some contractors choose to do their work. I am not saying this as a … [Read more...]
Motherflipping Tile Joints
Normally I spend about 0.54788716 seconds coming up with the titles to the articles I write, with the exception of today. I agonized on it for almost 10 minutes ... I will acknowledge … [Read more...]
Wallpaper in Bathrooms?
Being an architect is hell when it comes to living in a house that you didn't design ... which is every house I have ever lived in. I honestly think that it doesn't matter how nice your home is but if … [Read more...]
Steel Stair Panels – Guardrails and Handrails
"Stairapalooza" might not be the best word for it but guardrailapalooza definitely isn't any better ... Handrailapalooza? Nope, that's not it either, but that's really what today's post is all about … [Read more...]