Normally this time of year I am thinking about what sort of Holiday themed architectural posts I can share with people. Normally these are pretty silly and represent a Sunday afternoon spent making … [Read more...]
Winter Adventure to Helsinki
I have two more travel excursions before the end of the year, and my next trip one is just around the corner, which means I am in full-on research mode. My destination is Helsinki, Finland- a place … [Read more...]
Architecture Studio Vignettes
Did you know that our office closes at noon on Fridays? This is a policy that has been in place for years - one that I think everyone really enjoys. While it seems like a drag working 8:00 AM to 6:00 … [Read more...]
Just Draw it Up
There is a request that I receive a few times a week that I thought I would finally talk about in an effort to shed some light on a fairly taboo subject. Those requests typically start off something … [Read more...]
Watch Your Mouth
From time to time, there are moments when I hear someone say something that leaves me flabbergasted. Considering that I love to talk, I think I am more than willing to let most people slide when they … [Read more...]
The Competitive Bid Process
Of all the moments on a job, the bid phase gives me the most heartburn. It is a stressful period full of hardcore short-term deadlines and while my personal history tells me that I don't really have … [Read more...]