Last week we took a look at an article about "architectural graphic standards" ... and I kicked that article off by stating how an architect draws is a reflection of many things ... that you can … [Read more...]
Letters from a traveling Architecture Student
23 years ago, as a fourth-year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find. I was 22 years old and had done … [Read more...]
Just do what I tell you
"Just do what I tell you" ... what a horrible arrangement of 6 words. You would hope that the only time this phrase is issued is when a 4-year-old is involved and even then ... kind of dodgy. It's … [Read more...]
Meetings are a Waste of Time
Despite how much I like to talk, I think most meetings are a waste of time and a drain on my life force. At least half of the meetings I attend, nothing is really happening other than the swapping of … [Read more...]
A Drywall Contractor’s Bag [Bucket]
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A few days ago I thought it would be a good idea to take the contents of my "architect's" bag and lay them out OCD style on a table and show everyone what an architect like me carries around. What I … [Read more...]
Architects At the Movies
It's time to go to the movies* with your architect buddies! So get your popcorn and box of Milk Duds ... the film is about to roll!** I'd like to say that architects are visually oriented … [Read more...]