Perception versus Reality - it's a phrase I think most of us have heard before and it isn't to difficult to understand its meaning. Basically, it purports that what you think is real isn't actually real. Some common examples where this phrase comes … [Continue reading]
Are architects sentimental as a stereotype? What about men? I only ask because I am both and I am trying to decide if I am safely within the school or am I swimming against the current. I'm not terribly sentimental on the whole and I don't have a lot … [Continue reading]
So it has been quite a while since I've addressed the Modern House Challenge - I originally introduced the idea back on August 10th, 2010 and the idea was simple enough: . "I am starting to wonder if a low cost modern house is Santa Claus – … [Continue reading]
A few weeks ago I started a new series called Residential Architecture 101 and the first item we reviewed was material transitions in exterior applications, and yes, it was mind-blowing!! (read it here) Today, however, I would like to take a look at … [Continue reading]
According to Merriam-Webster, a cliché is defined as: 1: a trite phrase or expression; 2: something that has become overly familiar or commonplace The phrase - "You are a cliché" is so cliché. People don't use that phrase anymore unless they … [Continue reading]
One item that I can almost always guarantee that will be brought up in design meetings is paint and material color. For some reason, choosing a color scheme for a project cripples even the most vocal of clients. This may sound incredibly mean but … [Continue reading]
