I'm going to confess that when I decided to be an architect who specializes in residential projects, I didn't think I would end up traveling around the country doing them. How I got here isn't all that interesting - it seems like once you become that … [Continue reading]
From my earliest memories, summertime in Texas means watermelon and cantaloupe, ice cream, swimming, riding my bike, and being gone all day looking for trouble ... as long as I was home before dark. While I am still capable of remembering my … [Continue reading]
I have been busy patting myself on the back all weekend long because my playhouse this year turned out pretty amazing. I know, pretty bold statement to "admit" that the playhouse that I designed is better than good. Is it better than all the others … [Continue reading]
It's really hard for people to find an architect; at least that's what the emails in my inbox are telling me. To further get to the point, it's not hard to look one up that's in your hometown - that's easy. What's hard is trying to figure out which … [Continue reading]
After exhaustive research (a.k.a. my internet explorer history) and peer feedback (I asked some people I know) I have created "the" definitive listing of the Best Architectural Websites in the World for 2016. In all seriousness, I have spent weeks … [Continue reading]
I know that not everyone who visits me here at Life of an Architect celebrates this particular holiday (in fact, it’s barely over half – 50.74%) but since I do, I thought I would take the time to wish a Happy 4th of July to you and your families. In … [Continue reading]
