Let's say you are going to be building a house, doing a remodel, an addition - whatever - and it's time to start thinking about the contractor. There are a few things that have changed over the last couple of years that I thought I would cover today … [Continue reading]
There are some words of advice that have stuck with me over the years - some were specific to being an architect, but most were generic to being a decent human being. Since I like to think both of those descriptors apply to me, I started to jot down … [Continue reading]
I think that size, scale, and proportion are where a good architect makes their living. There are all sorts of devices that have been developed to help designers determine how best to guide them in their creations ... the Golden Section, the Modular, … [Continue reading]
This is "Playhouse Week" here at Life of an Architect. All the playhouses that have been designed and built will be delivered July 30th and 31st so I am scrambling to get all my real work done so that I can also handle up on my playhouse … [Continue reading]
This week will be a busy one for me - all the playhouses that were selected for construction in the 2013 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition will be finished and delivered. I will be posting a few more articles this week than I normally … [Continue reading]
Architecture School can be a lonely place at times despite being surrounded by your friends and colleagues. I know from personal experience that at times, it easy to question your drive, dedication, talent, or ability. Maybe you shouldn't be in … [Continue reading]
