I have asked my friend Eric Schmid to provide us with an update on what's happening with the $20K House. The amount of time they have spent discussing a house that will be built for so little money is staggering - but it's also a testament for how … [Continue reading]
Winning the lottery has taken up its fair share of my leisure thinking time over the last 2 years - not that it didn't before but since the economic slowdown, a lot of other things that generally require my brain power have made room for … [Continue reading]
Thought I would share some of the items I use all the time in my projects. None of these products are particularly expensive, in fact, they are downright inexpensive. (okay - that isn't really true. Half of these are really really inexpensive and … [Continue reading]
Architects are cliché and are easily defined by stereotypes. Everyone knows it - even the client - so there is no sense in fighting it. See if you have ever said any of the following things: . . 1) I'll be home early tonight 2) I really … [Continue reading]
Why - for the sweet love of Grilled Cheezus- would you want to put a toilet by your front door? I'm not talking about close to your front door , I mean right at your front door. It simply defies all logic and common sense. Sure, I suppose if you … [Continue reading]
This is a glimpse into the life of architect Robert 'Bob' Swinburne - sorta. I don't know Robert personally and since we have only recently begun to trade some emails, I know I am guilty of presenting a partial glimpse. It's not worth explaining how … [Continue reading]
