I think architects are like snowflakes. Not because they are delicate, but because each is unique and (it frequently seems to be the case) that external conditions need to be perfect in order for them … [Read more...]
Moving to a New House [cue tears]
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Life of an Architect World Headquarters is moving to a new location ... which means I am moving out of my house and moving in to a new one. While the change is positive, I am a little melancholy about … [Read more...]
The Tools of an Architect
Architects are lucky. Once you get past the few architects that complain disproportionately loud for the entire profession, you will discover that just about anyone can be an architect and have a role … [Read more...]
Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry
Architectural drawings serve the obvious purpose of conveying specific information in a linear and direct manner. I also believe that they serve the additional purpose of letting everyone know that I … [Read more...]
New Year, New Adventures (That Might Kill Me)
I am exactly where I want to be ... at least, that's what I tell my daughter. One of the neat side effects of being a parent is that I have a daughter that asks me a lot of questions and she will not … [Read more...]
Did you really think this through? 2016
The first Life of an Architect post of the new year ... no pressure. I typically hate writing the first post of a new year, it feels a little like that first sketch in the schematic design process - … [Read more...]