In the very near future, we are going to throw a party at my office to recognize and celebrate a myriad of milestones, achievements, and honors. It's been just over four years since we relocated to … [Read more...]
Your First Architectural Job is Important
Pretty simple and straightforward sentence - "Your first architectural job is important." Let me clarify that I'm not talking about summer jobs or internships ... those don't really count. No, what … [Read more...]
What Does a Fellow Keep in his Drawers?
Now that I am an AIA Fellow and I've officially hit the big time, people are continually stopping me everywhere I go and asking me, "O Supreme Leader, now that thou hast hit the bigeth league, couldst … [Read more...]
My Captive Audience
Other than the Men's toilet room, my desk is the furthest point in our office. Since I take full responsibility for the layout of my office, I am going to confess to you that I wanted my desk in the … [Read more...]
The Tools of an Architect
Architects are lucky. Once you get past the few architects that complain disproportionately loud for the entire profession, you will discover that just about anyone can be an architect and have a role … [Read more...]
You’ve Got Mail
I don't know when it happened to me, but I feel the need to blame someone - if only I knew who to blame. My email inbox is out of control and it's frankly starting to irritate me because so many of … [Read more...]