Most architects have to learn patience over the course of their career, it's actually one architectural character trait that I always think about but rarely bring up because it always falls into the "Doctor heal thyself" category ... for I have … [Continue reading]
So many times when you see someone's email signature, business card (if they still use one), LinkedIn profile, or other identifying monikers there is possibly a series of letters or abbreviations at the end of their name. One of the most common … [Continue reading]
So you’ve graduated from architecture school and received a university degree in architecture - so what happens next? What exactly does an architect do? What if you don’t want to be a designer, maybe you have interests in how buildings are detailed … [Continue reading]
Do Architects work long hours? Of course they do - but just about anybody in a professional role works long hours so there isn't anything specifically interesting or useful in that statement so I thought I would take one of my days last week and … [Continue reading]
I’ve been at this architecture thing for a bit over 20 years now and I can say with certainty that I am still surprised at the way some contractors choose to do their work. I am not saying this as a negative comment; it is just that it seems I can … [Continue reading]
Finding the right sort of person who can help guide you through the various stages of your career can be incredibly valuable and beneficial. Today, Andrew and I are talking about mentorship and what that means, what can make it great, why it doesn’t … [Continue reading]
