Telling your client "no" is a bad idea. Except when it isn't ... but saying "no" is a practice you should try to avoid. I don't like to say no and I'll always try to find a way to avoid saying it … [Read more...]
Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary
On January 18, 2010, I wrote my first post on salary (it was actually the 4th post I ever wrote) and it was titled Architect's Salary - Wanna Know? I started that post off by writing: "How much … [Read more...]
Sea Ranch, California
This last week I took a trip to Sea Ranch, California. You know how I am always going on about how architects like to plan their trips around architectural destinations? Well, here you go … [Read more...]
Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – Update
The inaugural 2012 Life of an Architect 'Playhouse Design Competition' is just about over ... and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had originally hoped. Fantastic … [Read more...]
eVolo 2013 Skyscraper Competition
Before you get all worked up, I am not hosting another design competition here on Life of an Architect ... yet. I'm not sure how many people are familiar with the annual eVolo Skyscraper … [Read more...]
2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design – the ‘Dugout’
So here it is the 2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design [cue fanfare] The 'Dugout' . In case you didn't get it from the "dugout" name, this years playhouse is themed after a major … [Read more...]