There's no "I" in "Team" ... but there's no "We" in "Team" either. Come to think of it, there's no "U" in "Team". I don't know when I became obsessed with saying "we" whenever I sit across the … [Read more...]
058: Talking Shop with Building Science Fight Club
Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance … [Read more...]
Being an Architect Is Hell – Painting and Contact Paper
Renovating your home is fun ... as long as you have an unlimited budget and don't have to live there during the process. Unfortunately for me, I don't have either of those two things and the last two … [Read more...]
Being an Architect is Hell – The Renovation Part 1
Being an Architect is hell ... I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me. While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your … [Read more...]
A Proper Desk for an Architect
I'm not proud of it but I probably sit at my desk at least 10 hours a day ... conservatively. And now that I am back working from home all the time, that number is starting to creep up even higher. I … [Read more...]
053: Culture of Design
Do you have a design culture in your office? Why is it that some firms have it and others don’t? A culture of design isn’t something that just happens, there has to be a plan, it needs to be … [Read more...]