I have asked my friend Eric Schmid to provide us with an update on what's happening with the $20K House. The amount of time they have spent discussing a house that will be built for so little money is … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things you’ll never hear an Architect say
Architects are cliché and are easily defined by stereotypes. Everyone knows it - even the client - so there is no sense in fighting it. See if you have ever said any of the following … [Read more...]
Glass Blocks and Design Competitions deserve each other
I have made no secret about my absolute disdain for glass block. If I thought it was worth hating I would but since I can't hurt their feelings, I will resort to the only tool at my disposal: I won't … [Read more...]
Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses 2011
Donating your time to the benefit of others is important and as an architect, the opportunities to use our abilities and knowledge to perform community service are plentiful. Once again, I will be … [Read more...]
Future City?
A ridiculous amount of information crosses my desk - even more so since I starting writing this blog. Magazines, emails, letters ... paper, digital, phone calls, vendors - it never stops. I actually … [Read more...]
Life of an Architect living the Life of Riley?
There is a phrase - Living the Life of Riley - maybe you've heard of it? If not that's okay, I'll tell you what it means. Despite unknown origins, the phrase has come to mean living the good life; as … [Read more...]