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]
I was having lunch with a friend of mine on Friday and we had a conversation that I thought would be a good topic for my blog: The importance of setting goals. There are a lot of talented and capable people out there that would be in far better off … [Continue reading]
I have asked long-time friend, and fellow architect, Michael Malone to write an article for my website. I told him it could be on a topic of his choice - and he chose volunteering. Michael is a great guy and an engaging conversationalist, and while … [Continue reading]
Yesterday something pretty funny happy - maybe I should say something exciting, then not so much exciting as funny. I received an email from Rob Jones who is with Build Direct, a Vancouver BC company that is the worlds leading online … [Continue reading]
1. Personal relationships with clients Working on residential projects allows for a personal connection that simply doesn’t exist on commercial or civic projects. The distinction might be based purely on the fact that residential projects are not … [Continue reading]
I received an email asking if I would share details from some of my projects. While I bristle at the risk I might be exposing myself to, I remembered that I enjoy looking at details quite a bit, so I thought I would try to come up with something. … [Continue reading]
