Leaving your mark on the place where you live is built into the DNA of most architects and designers. This can manifest itself in many different ways but for many of us, working on the place where we … [Read more...]
Going Dark on my Fence and Deck
I thought I would take a break from the interior work being done at my house and take a look at the exterior ... mostly it's because I needed some air that A) isn't loaded with gypsum dust and b) … [Read more...]
Being an Architect Is Hell – Painting and Contact Paper
Renovating your home is fun ... as long as you have an unlimited budget and don't have to live there during the process. Unfortunately for me, I don't have either of those two things and the last two … [Read more...]
Being an Architect is Hell – The Renovation Part 1
Being an Architect is hell ... I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me. While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your … [Read more...]
Wallpaper in Bathrooms?
Being an architect is hell when it comes to living in a house that you didn't design ... which is every house I have ever lived in. I honestly think that it doesn't matter how nice your home is but if … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketch Series: Schematic Design
In a moment of absolute madness, I decided to write today's post on schematic design and populate it with 11(!?!) schematic design sketches - basically what amounts to a digital summarization of the … [Read more...]