Architecture studios in college have changed a lot over the last two decades - for the most part, computers and mouse pads have replaced Mayline parallel bars, borco table covers and drafting eraser … [Read more...]
How much money does an architect make?
I get plenty of emails asking questions here at Life of an Architect - and over the last 12 months an increasing amount of them are either from students or associate/ intern level architects ... and … [Read more...]
Drawing like an Architect
"How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect" "How can I be an architect - I can't draw" I wish I got one frequent flyer mile every time I heard one of those two … [Read more...]
Tattoos and the professional
Right up front ... I don't have any tattoos and for the most part, I ignore them on other people. So why am I talking about them? I received an email from someone who has been a chef for the last 10 … [Read more...]
Writing your resumé
It's that time of year again and the resumes from graduating college seniors are starting to crash our office door. What better time than now to have a little chat about them? What this post isn't … [Read more...]
Women in Architecture
I have resisted writing a post about notable architects who happen to be women for a long time. Partially because these lists can be found on other websites that are most likely better researched and … [Read more...]