. On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by then President George. H. W. Bush. It was a momentous occasion and it would change the lives of millions of people, mostly for the better. So here we are 20 years … [Continue reading]
I am letting a good friend of mine take over Life of an Architect today. Her name is Alexandra Williams and she, along with twin sister Kymberly, are normally found at the helm of their own website Fun and Fit: Q and A with K and A. I asked Alexandra … [Continue reading]
Recent events in the blogosphere have had us wondering about how the non-blogging world sees us - and by us I mean the people who spend the time to write and maintain a blog. This is an interesting question ... but the people who are asking, as well … [Continue reading]
One of the great things about designing residential projects for specific clients is that you can really get in and explore the opportunities to deliver a superior product that exceeds expectations. I have a project that is currently under … [Continue reading]
People who are designers tend to evaluate just about everything they see and get their hands on. Nothing is ever just a thing - it exists beyond the need for which it was created (despite the mantra of most modernists). Breaking down the look, feel, … [Continue reading]
It's that time of year once again and architecture students are either back in the studio environment or about to be back ... Aaahhhhh (breathing deeply) the familiar smell of despair, B.O. and basswood. There are a few things that I thought I … [Continue reading]
