. In just a few more weeks, I will be off on my annual family vacation. We are heading out to Seaside, Florida - which will be the 5th or 6th time we've gone here since my daughter Kate was born. I was talking with her the other day, asking if she … [Continue reading]
The average amount of rainfall in across the US is 35". Depending on where you live, that might seem like a little or alot. Dallas (the center of the Universe) is right at the average with 34.73". Drainage around your house should be taken seriously, … [Continue reading]
Alla prima is a painting technique in which the work is completed in one session without time for the paint to dry. The term comes from the Italian "at once", and may also be referred to as premier coup. The alla prima painting technique may also be … [Continue reading]
When I started writing Life of an Architect last year I had no idea what I was signing up for. It has been an interesting experience and things have progressed far further and faster than I could have imagined and I am truly blessed. I mean, it takes … [Continue reading]
I recently collected these job site photos after wanting to check in on the progress of the new Morphosis designed Nature & Science building myself. My daughter Kate and I had just spent the day knocking about in the current Museum of Nature … [Continue reading]
I think I need to come clean ... even if that does mean eating a little chicken crow. I wrote a post on the absurdity of modern chicken coops and how the cost does not justify the claims of why someone would or would not decide to get into the … [Continue reading]
