Do I have what it takes to be an Architect? Will I be any good at architecture if I become an architect? Will I make any money as an architect? ... These are probably the three most asked questions … [Read more...]
Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce
Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Bag 002
A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag - the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office - pull everything out and show it to the world. Because … [Read more...]
An Architect’s Bag
There are many stereotypes associated with being an architect - our "over-the-shoulder" messenger bag is certainly one of them. In my particular case, I definitely fit the mold of the architects … [Read more...]
Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person
There are some words of advice that have stuck with me over the years - some were specific to being an architect, but most were generic to being a decent human being. Since I like to think both of … [Read more...]
Scale and Proportion – The Architect’s Domain
I think that size, scale, and proportion are where a good architect makes their living. There are all sorts of devices that have been developed to help designers determine how best to guide them in … [Read more...]