This is a busy week - the Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses starts it's official run this coming Friday, August 5th, so all the playhouses have to be completed and delivered to NorthPark Mall this week. To make that schedule, I spent this weekend … [Continue reading]
The Architecture of Seaside Florida

This is my last look at Seaside Florida for awhile, I can imagine everyone is getting a little sick of looking/ hearing about it by now. All I wanted to do with today's post is share some of the images I collected during my trip. Overall, I took just … [Continue reading]
Mockbee Coker Architects – Seaside House

Designed in 1991 by Samuel Mockbee and Coleman Coker from Mockbee/Coker Architects, this 1,100 square foot bungalow was originally called the Kennedy House but is now called "Birdie's". I am a little embarrassed to admit that I have noticed this … [Continue reading]
The Seaside Chapel

I spent most of this last week on vacation in the town of Seaside, Florida. This isn't the first time I've vacationed here ... it's the 5th time. Once my wife and I had our daughter, we looked for a place to bring our family that wasn't too far away … [Continue reading]
Rorschach test for Architects

Bob Borson is an Architect. Well that's what he would have us believe. But is he? Really? Ok, sure, he wears black. He has minimal hair. And I'm pretty sure he has used the word "hierarchy" to describe his breakfast cereal. And yes, he looks … [Continue reading]
Batts, Blown, or Sprayed – What’s the Best Way to Insulate Your Attic?

Today, I have guest author Allison Bailes from Energy Vanguard sitting in for me. I specifically asked him to cover this topic since the question comes up so often. Since I’ve acknowledged myself as the best, baddest, building science blogger … [Continue reading]
