I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]
Architectural Studio – Open Plan
For years now I've had a private office ... I loved it. It was large, had an amazing amount of layout space, I could talk on the phone without disturbing anyone, and I could turn on the radio and … [Read more...]
Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary
On January 18, 2010, I wrote my first post on salary (it was actually the 4th post I ever wrote) and it was titled Architect's Salary - Wanna Know? I started that post off by writing: "How much … [Read more...]
Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)
In order to call yourself an architect (or even state that you provide architectural services) you have to pass the architectural registration exam - the ARE. It is a grueling 7-part test that if you … [Read more...]
Do you want to be an Architect?
A few years ago I started a series of posts that were directed towards people who had an interest in either becoming an architect or now that they had finished school ... what happens next? The intent … [Read more...]
The Best Architect in Dallas?
Architecture can be an incredibly creative field, wildly rewarding for those who like to think outside of the box ... but there are also roles for those who love architecture whose predilections and … [Read more...]