I don't normally go in for what I find in fortune cookies - let's be honest, they rarely predict anything. I would much rather have a fortune cookie say something like "don't go outside today" or "don't ride a bus today" but that sounds kinda dark … [Continue reading]
There are two important pieces of information that are floating around my head that are seemingly at odds with one another: "Sooner or later, you will need to eat your vegetables" and "Eat your dessert first" The first was a sentence told to me as … [Continue reading]
The Life of an Architect playhouse competition for 2014 is coming to a close - all the entries for this year are required to me in my email inbox by midnight tonight (May 12th). As I have done on all previous years is show everyone what my playhouse … [Continue reading]
A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Rather than send out a half-baked, off the top of my head response, I take the time to "craft" a post that tries to … [Continue reading]
I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I immediately agreed when asked because it's a big deal to get asked, but as the event came closer and … [Continue reading]
Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house. They are frequently the center of activity and the launching point for everyone’s day. Over the past two decades, kitchens have evolved significantly and the role they play in family life has … [Continue reading]
