There's no "I" in "Team" ... but there's no "We" in "Team" either.Come to think of it, there's no "U" in "Team".I don't know when I became obsessed with saying "we" whenever I sit across the table from someone and talk to them about what "I" … [Continue reading]
So I know that I have written before about the transition to online teaching that occurred last spring, but I am going to revisit this situation once again. I recently wrote an article for Texas Architect Magazine (Sept/Oct issue) that was completed … [Continue reading]
Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance buildings. What does this actually mean? It means we … [Continue reading]
“Form follows Function.” was a phrase coined by the late Louis Sullivan in 1896 in his article titled The Tall Office Building Artistically Considered. In reality, the phrase was “Form ever follows function”, and was based on Roman ideas of Vitruvius … [Continue reading]
Leaving your mark on the place where you live is built into the DNA of most architects and designers. This can manifest itself in many different ways but for many of us, working on the place where we live is the most obvious choice. Today we are … [Continue reading]
I thought I would take a break from the interior work being done at my house and take a look at the exterior ... mostly it's because I needed some air that A) isn't loaded with gypsum dust and b) doesn't smell like paint thinner. But unlike the … [Continue reading]
