2017 has started and I am already trying to decide what it is I am supposed to be doing. Not in "Why I am I Here?" existential way, but more in the "I need to change out the filters at the blower unit up in the attic" sort of way. While most … [Continue reading]
The end of the year is almost upon us and it is time to reflect back on last year - that a look at what worked, and what didn't. Did you know I wrote 48 articles for this site last year? In the seven years that I have been writing articles here … [Continue reading]
While I was in Israel this summer, I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek into an architectural exhibit that was about to open at the Israel Museum that focused on the architecture of Palestine, before the state of Israel became a state. During … [Continue reading]
I don't think it's bragging when I tell people I've done my fair share of awesome decks in my career, and today I thought I would show you one of the most recently completed awesome decks. THis is definitely not your typical modern wood deck One … [Continue reading]
While researching potential gift ideas for this year's 7th Annual What to Get an Architect for Christmas, I found a lot of lists that were full of really icky and terrible gift ideas that were clearly NOT put together by an architect. You know what … [Continue reading]
If you are an architect, everyone thinks that you draw for a living. While that's not really true, it's a stereotype that most architects warmly embrace. But when I say "drawing", what comes to mind? Trace paper and pens, or computer screens and a … [Continue reading]
