Designing a house is easy, anybody can do it … at least that’s what most people think. The reality is that there are literally thousands of nuances that when all added up make the difference between a house that suits your needs and one that simply … [Continue reading]
If there is one thing that I love most about the design process, is that there is always something new to learn. This is generally true about the entire profession of architecture - things are always changing - what you would once dismiss as … [Continue reading]
“Redlines” is the word used in an architectural office to reference the red ink that is typically used to mark up corrections that need to be made on architectural drawings. Is this phrase outdated? Do people even use red anymore? Does the experience … [Continue reading]
Architects have been using 3D printers for years so the process of printing architectural 3D models isn't new, but over the last two weeks, we have been experimenting with the process of creating a model for one of our residential projects. I am … [Continue reading]
I am not certain that virtual conventions are really worthwhile. That may be a controversial statement, but I think I can stand by it even in a post-pandemic world. Today marks the start of the AIA 2021 Virtual Convention series. While I am all … [Continue reading]
Architects talk about design a lot – most of us go to school because we believe that we will become architects that design buildings. When it comes to design, most architects design until the drawings leave the office and never look at the clock or … [Continue reading]
