I know that not everyone who visits me here at Life of an Architect celebrates the 4th of July, but for 3,728,337 of you who do (70.17%), I thought I would take the time to wish those people a Happy Independence Day. The United States doesn't … [Continue reading]
This last Saturday didn't go exactly has I had planned but I did manage to get the construction drawings done on my bird house themed playhouse. This is my own personal entry into the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses event and despite the fact that I … [Continue reading]
For years now I've had a private office ... I loved it. It was large, had an amazing amount of layout space, I could talk on the phone without disturbing anyone, and I could turn on the radio and listen to what ever I wanted without wearing … [Continue reading]
It's currently 10:05pm and I am currently sitting in seat 21F, flying home from the 2013 AIA National Convention. This means I have the pleasure of paying $7.99 for in-flight WIFI so that I could write this post but that's okay, what else would I be … [Continue reading]
The "Architect's Ego" ... most architects think it's a birthright that comes with the license. If you're a contractor, engineer or interior designer you've experienced it. If you're a client - I'm here to tell you that you want it. Sounds surprising … [Continue reading]
It only took 21 years but I finally made it - This week I will be heading off to Denver to attend the 2013 American Institute of Architects National Convention. It will be the only break I have between leaving my last job and starting my new on … [Continue reading]
