Perception versus reality is a topic I have covered a few times on this site. One aspect of that topic that I haven't delved into is the perception of the architect. The general consensus is that architects are intelligent, honorable, stylish … [Continue reading]
So what exactly does an architect do all day? Chances are the answer is "a lot" and depending on the market sector in which they focus, probably something somewhat similar and somewhat unique compared to all the other architects out there working … [Continue reading]
Sometime in the middle of the night, an unimaginable milestone occurred. When I started this website back in January 2010 I just wanted to learn how to do something new ... but in the last 978 days my life was changed in ways that I never expected. … [Continue reading]
As an architect I am here to tell you that designing and preparing drawings for work on your own house is a drag. This isn't news to most architects and it's a topic that I have covered here on Life of an Architect before. The difference between then … [Continue reading]
Okay, so here's the deal - (this contest fundraiser is now over - please do not contribute but it is interesting to see how things turned out - read on...) My daughter Kate - you know Kate right? The same cultural prodigy that brought you such … [Continue reading]
I fully expect to have some people disagree with me today, even go so far as to unsubscribe because this is the post that they finally decide I am truly an idiot (something that they should have already figured out quite … [Continue reading]
