On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol' slab on grade, and all of these options are fine under the right … [Continue reading]
I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of the projects I am trying to tackle is the renovation … [Continue reading]
One of the cool benefits of writing a blog like Life of an Architect, is that I have been able to meet so many people within the AEC (architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry who donate their knowledge, resources, and abilities in order … [Continue reading]
You gotta do what you gotta do ... Augrey: Aaargh! [hanging up phone] Hey Blob, do you have any "connections" in the underworld? Blob: Maaaaybe ... what do you need? Augrey: I need someone to put a contractor into some cement … [Continue reading]
Most architects I know go about their business in an professional manner - but somehow that doesn't necessarily translate to the behavior that happens in the office. In literally every firm I have ever worked in, the stuff I hear being said (let's be … [Continue reading]
All the architects I know love books and most have an addiction of buying and keeping their books on display. I frequently receive requests from people to share with them the books I am currently reading but since I don't have time to read any of the … [Continue reading]
