It's been a while since I thumbed through my old Architectural Forum issues for hilarious (yet insightful) ads for architectural and interior building products. This time I grabbed the October 1940 issue and sorted through the ads looking for … [Continue reading]
There is something that makes this site different from most other architectural blog sites. It is something that most can't quite put their finger on ... but there is something there - you can smell it. Some might say it's the in-depth critical … [Continue reading]
. A good friend of mine just had her book published and I asked her if I could review it here on Life of an Architect. Kelly Morisseau, a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD) has written 'Kelly's Kitchen Sync' a practical hands on book … [Continue reading]
. 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]
