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]
I have made no secret about my absolute disdain for glass block. If I thought it was worth hating I would but since I can't hurt their feelings, I will resort to the only tool at my disposal: I won't use it. Ever. Don't ask. It's not going to … [Continue reading]
Everybody at one point or another in their life has had bulletin board but most of us eventually move on to something more high tech - something to write on, leave notes, or fill in calendar information. In our daily lives, those of us with children … [Continue reading]
. The best advice I ever received? That's easy: . "Do what you say you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it" . This advice is pretty straight forward - although it's not as easy to pull off as one might think. When I have had … [Continue reading]
Many of the details that go into designing a project aren't that noticeable but are very important. I can almost always tell when an architect was involved in a project just by looking at a few simple things. These aren't trade secrets but for one … [Continue reading]
