Every now and then I need to step away from the emails and the phone and remind myself that the person who is currently making me go apoplectic might have something going on other than idiocy. The … [Read more...]
The designation between House and Home
The designation between house and home - is it semantics or is there a difference. Can I as "the architect" influence the difference one way or another? According to Merriam Webster: house (n): … [Read more...]
Style – Do I have any?
"Style" is one of those words that can be used in many instances but typically has a very particular meaning to an architect. Just about everything we do is associated with some sort of style. I … [Read more...]
Exhibit: Architecture in Palestine during the British Mandate (1917-1948)
While I was in Israel this summer, I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek into an architectural exhibit that was about to open at the Israel Museum that focused on the architecture of Palestine, … [Read more...]
The Best Halloween Candy
Halloween Candy is serious business - just ask anybody under the age of 12 ... or me. It would be weird if you knew that I don't like cakes, pies, cookies, and that sort of sweet, but candy is a … [Read more...]
Design Talk – The Glamorous World of Blogging
Earlier this year, I agreed to present a lecture for AIA Fort Worth as part of their Design Talk series. What will hopefully make this presentation interesting is that the lecture is open to the … [Read more...]