I was asked by the Texas Society of Architects (TSA) Committee on New Media to participate on a panel discussing The Purpose of Social Media for Architects. It is still a little amusing to me to have participated on the panel as the "blog expert" … [Continue reading]
Currently, I am working on a residential project - a really large modern residential project. It's unique compared to our other projects because it is basically commercial construction - cast in place concrete, steel superstructure, and composite … [Continue reading]
The designation between house and home - is it semantics or is there a difference. Can I as "the architect" influence the difference one way or another? According to Merriam Webster: house (n): a building that serves as living quarters for one … [Continue reading]
I am going to put my massive appropriately sized ego to the side and ask for some help. Not the kind of help that requires loved ones to sneak up on me and tell me how I am ruining their lives, that has already happened would never happen. No, the … [Continue reading]
There is a phrase - Living the Life of Riley - maybe you've heard of it? If not that's okay, I'll tell you what it means. Despite unknown origins, the phrase has come to mean living the good life; as in: "Borson? Well that guy is living the Life … [Continue reading]
The end of last week I went down to participate in the 71st Annual Texas Society of Architects State Convention. I always enjoy myself at these conventions but this time it was a little different. I was presenting on a panel for social media so I was … [Continue reading]
