"Transitions" is one of those words that I think architects use substantially more than other professions. - at least I know I use it a lot. There are material transitions, transitions between spaces, … [Read more...]
Changes You Don’t See Coming
The last several months have been a whirlwind of changes … or maybe it was really the last few weeks where all the action took place. If you are a regular around this site you would know that I have … [Read more...]
031: Obsession
Do Architects have obsessive personalities? I tend to think so, and only partially based on my own behavior. I should throw out the caveat that I don’t think you should have to explain why you obsess … [Read more...]
030: Starting Your Own Architecture Firm
Is it the dream of every architect to have their own firm one day? I can recall hours and hours of conversations that I've had with other architects throughout my career where this topic was front and … [Read more...]
029: Architects Should Work Construction
If I have one regret during my college education is that I never worked on a construction site. Once I graduated from college, I went straight to work in an architectural office, drawing up all sorts … [Read more...]
As-Built Drawing Adventure
If you are an architect, it's a pretty safe bet that at some point in your career you've had to go on site and collect some existing dimensions for a project. My career is now almost 30 years in the … [Read more...]