All industries have specific tools that make their business work - and architects are no different in this regard. During the 26+ years that have passed since I graduated from college, I have seen … [Read more...]
014: Being an Architect is Hell
As an architect, every space I walk in to, I look at … intensely. I scrutinize, evaluate, process, and redesign. Every. Single. Space. There are times when I wish this didn’t happen … most of the time … [Read more...]
Architecture Studio Vignettes
Did you know that our office closes at noon on Fridays? This is a policy that has been in place for years - one that I think everyone really enjoys. While it seems like a drag working 8:00 AM to 6:00 … [Read more...]
007: A Survivor’s Guide to Architecture School
Fall is just around the corner and that means it's time for students around the country to return to their desk's at architecture school. For most, this time is a mixture of excitement and enthusiasm, … [Read more...]
006: Inside an Architect’s Office
Work environments are important – they tell visitors a lot about what to expect from the place they are visiting. I almost always enjoy visiting other architects office because it seems like there is … [Read more...]
The Competitive Bid Process
Of all the moments on a job, the bid phase gives me the most heartburn. It is a stressful period full of hardcore short-term deadlines and while my personal history tells me that I don't really have … [Read more...]