What to get an architect for Christmas ... it's a question I get asked every year because I must have my finger on the pulse of architects everywhere ... or at least that's what most people think. While it's true I have some insight ... because I'm … [Continue reading]
What to get an Architect for Christmas (2011)

In the tradition of the season, I am putting together my annual list of items an architect might want for Christmas. Since this is the 3rd year I've done this, I thought I would gear everyone up by taking a look at the architect shopping lists from … [Continue reading]
What to get an Architect for Christmas

In the tradition of the season, I am putting together my annual list of items an architect might want for Christmas. Since this is the 3rd year I've done this, I thought I would gear everyone up by taking a look at the architect shopping lists from … [Continue reading]
Polishing Concrete Floors

After grinding down the original concrete floors, we decided the best finish would be the simplest ... just not the easiest. This is the "Part 2" version of refinishing concrete floors - go here for part one "Refinishing Concrete Floors" - and in … [Continue reading]
Refinishing Concrete Floors

Grinding and polishing my concrete floors technically started as an idea 4 years ago ... then I thought I would do something about it myself 2 years ago by acid washing them (here). That was a terrible idea and didn't get me very far. Fast forward … [Continue reading]
Design Charrettes and models

We just started a new project in Highland Village, a city in Denton County and a suburb to the North of Dallas just along Lake Lewisville. This is going to be an exciting project for many reasons but one of the initial design considerations we will … [Continue reading]
