I remember something that one of my favorite college professors said during my very first class. The teacher was Larry Speck - didn't know who he was at the time but is definitely someone I am glad was part of my formative architectural years. He … [Continue reading]
I'm not proud to admit that I've sold myself cheaply before but I need to admit the truth so that I can move on with my recovery. scene: standing room only crowd but I don't recognize anyone since nobody is wearing black or heavy-framed … [Continue reading]
Come on and admit it - we've either done it or we're thinking about doing it. It's the siren's call of moonlighting, beckoning you to the edge of darkness with the promise of being addressed as an Architect and getting something built that is … [Continue reading]
Residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. There are some general broad stroke pieces of information that if you know them, you will not be surprised when it comes time to planning your … [Continue reading]
I recently had a conversation about the importance of sketching and my job. With the prevalence of computer 3D software, fewer and fewer graduates from the design profession are entering the "real" world with the ability to hold a pen, pencil, … [Continue reading]
The word “concrete” derives from Latin meaning “growing together”. A technology developed by the Romans and lost for centuries, it has become the ubiquitous modern material. Simply put, it is a matrix composed of cement, aggregate, and water. Blended … [Continue reading]
