Just about a month ago, I turned 49 years old. Since I have the maturity of a 20-something, I don't worry about how old I am, but I do find myself reflecting, on occasion, about lost opportunities that have passed me by. Luckily, I don't have too … [Continue reading]
Architectural Portfolios
If you are an architectural student - or a young architecture school graduate - Architectural Portfolios are extremely important. While they are probably not as important as you think, they are far more important that what most people outside the … [Continue reading]
Here’s the Thing about Good Ideas

You never know when you are going to have a good idea - they can come at any moment, regardless of your current activity, or the convenience level of writing them down. Unfortunately, I am painfully aware of all the times I am struck with absolute … [Continue reading]
2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners
On Saturday, April 22nd – 6 highly focused and dedicated judges walked into my home with the task of selecting the winners of the 6th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition. This is no small task and while it may seem a fairly … [Continue reading]
The Grasshopper Playhouse – Construction Drawings
The people who like my website are undoubtedly going to be very happy today. There's nothing like looking at someone else's construction drawings to put a person in a good mood. That's right - it's time for the tenth "Bob is going to publish … [Continue reading]
The Finalists – 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition
The 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition had its first round of judging last Friday - and it was probably the most difficult process we've experienced so far. That's not to say we didn't have a good time, it had more to do with the … [Continue reading]
