Which came first - the chicken or the egg? Everyone knows the correct answer is the egg ... and by "egg" I mean "floor plans".I posted a sketch last week of an elevation study and was asked a … [Read more...]
Being an Architect … Amazeballs
I have had a very interesting past few days - the kind of interesting that confirms for me why I do what I do for a living. Every now and then I get a little beaten down from the act of doing my job … [Read more...]
Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry
Architectural drawings serve the obvious purpose of conveying specific information in a linear and direct manner. I also believe that they serve the additional purpose of letting everyone know that I … [Read more...]
Architects and Pumpkins
Some people simply lose their minds when it comes to Halloween ... I am not one of those people. In fact, I generally don't like dressing up in a costume and I definitely don't like putting stuff on … [Read more...]
My Day in a Wheelchair
It should be noted that I am not disabled in any way - with specific regards to definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - meaning I don't have a condition that would limit any of my … [Read more...]
Architects are Crafty
Have you ever called someone "crafty" and you weren't referencing their Macgyver-esque abilities pertaining to yarn and popsicle sticks? In this the age of DIY, most people use the word crafty when … [Read more...]