I just received this email from my wife: "Got home and the fence was open and kinda freaked until i saw cleo was in. Went out to shut the gate and a rat ran from the front into the backyard and practically ran over my feet. Bastards. I hope they … [Continue reading]
Top Ten Reasons NOT to be an Architect
1. The gene pool that is your social life will not have a lot of diversity Architects are friends with other architects. This is either because they are the only other people you see because of item #3, or your interests align closely so you run … [Continue reading]
Top Ten Reasons to be an Architect
I have seen a lot of lists recently that have reasons why not to be an architect so I thought I would come up with a list of reasons why you should be an architect. To make things interesting, I am only allowing myself 30 minutes to write this entry … [Continue reading]
Winning Interview Techniques for Architects
. Over the next month, I will be talking to three separate groups of young architects about the job market and what they can expect. I will be covering what type of jobs might be right for them, big firms versus small firms, etc. I feel qualified to … [Continue reading]
How much did you say that was going to cost?
Modern design, including modern architecture, is experiencing a dramatic surge in popularity. More and more of our clients are coming in and asking for modern designs without knowing what it means to have a residence in the "modern" style. You can … [Continue reading]
So sorry…it’s a disease
First let me begin by thanking all the people who have visited my blog and endured my horrific writing style. Me: "Did I just say I had a writing style? Wow - I have a style"? Everyone else: "Yes ... and it's terrible". I am well aware that my … [Continue reading]