As I am preparing my syllabus and other items for the quickly approaching fall semester, I have begun to have discussions and questions about the student “tool kit” if you want to call it that. What … [Read more...]
End of Architecture School Semester: COVID-19 Edition
As of last week, all my studios were completed, final reviews concluded, grades entered, and the end of the 2020 spring semester came to a virtual close. It was an interesting ride, to say the least. … [Read more...]
Moving to a Virtual Design Studio?
So as the nation falls into a full-on experiment in quarantine and social distancing, everyone is having their typical life cycles interrupted. My life is no different; I am going through the process … [Read more...]
Studio Lessons 101: Architecture is about Words
Architecture is about words as much as images.Let that sink in for just a moment … I say this after a week of mid-term and project reviews in my department. The reason I say such a thing is quite … [Read more...]
035: Architecture and Math
If you ever thought about being an architect but thought you couldn’t handle the math, you aren’t alone. At parties across the land, as soon as someone finds out there is an architect in the crowd, … [Read more...]
032: Projects in Architecture School are Silly
The projects that architects-in-training work on while in school are rarely about solving practical problems and issues – the real objectives are almost always lurking just below the surface. Your … [Read more...]