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...]
Architecture and Society
I remember something that one of my favorite college professors said during my very first class. The teacher was Larry Speck - didn't know who he was at the time but is definitely someone I am glad … [Read more...]
My Secret life as a “Hooker-Architect”
I'm not proud to admit that I've sold myself cheaply before but I need to admit the truth so that I can move on with my recovery. scene: standing room only crowd but I don't recognize anyone since … [Read more...]
Your sketches speak for themselves
I recently had a conversation about the importance of sketching and my job. With the prevalence of computer 3D software, fewer and fewer graduates from the design profession are entering the "real" … [Read more...]
Giving Back: Why and How
I have asked long-time friend, and fellow architect, Michael Malone to write an article for my website. I told him it could be on a topic of his choice - and he chose volunteering. Michael is a great … [Read more...]
Time to tap the brakes Superstar
Yesterday something pretty funny happy - maybe I should say something exciting, then not so much exciting as funny. I received an email from Rob Jones who is with Build Direct, a Vancouver BC company … [Read more...]