One of the things that is just a fact of life in a small architecture firm, is that you have to do just about everything yourself - rarely do we simply pull out the company wallet and pay for something to get done. We tend to take advantage of the … [Continue reading]
Life of an Architect Playhouse Awards

This turned out to be a lot more challenging than I had anticipated but I am happy to say that the Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition Awards are finally complete! It took a lot of work and the involvement of some other very generous … [Continue reading]
What to get an Architect for Christmas (2015)

Have you ever tried shopping for an architect? I bet you hated it ... because architects are kind of snobby (and I can say that since I am an architect). I have been assembling this list for about 10 months and spent a chunk of my weekend pulling it … [Continue reading]
Margaritas Especial del Arquitecto de Texas

According to a very scientific research study (conducted by me) in my laboratory - a very high percentage of architects enjoy cooking and at one point considered becoming a chef. According to that same study, an even higher percentage of architects … [Continue reading]
The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 2

Since yesterday was my walk around the exterior of the KHouse Modern, I thought it was only fitting that today should be a walk around the interior. I haven't focused on the interior on this project - few of these spaces have been seen before today … [Continue reading]
The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

Do you know what the word "melancholy" means? Every architect does ... even if they don't realize it. Did you know that the gestation period for an elephant is between 18 and 22 months long? Maybe if you are the parent of a 6th grade child, or … [Continue reading]
