Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance … [Read more...]
Going Dark on my Fence and Deck
I thought I would take a break from the interior work being done at my house and take a look at the exterior ... mostly it's because I needed some air that A) isn't loaded with gypsum dust and b) … [Read more...]
Being an Architect is Hell – The Renovation Part 1
Being an Architect is hell ... I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me. While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your … [Read more...]
The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Construction
While Instagram is not a new digital platform - its "born on date" was October 6th, 2010 - it is one of the more interesting platforms. While other social media platforms have come and gone over the … [Read more...]
For Architects, Patience is Definitely a Virtue
Most architects have to learn patience over the course of their career, it's actually one architectural character trait that I always think about but rarely bring up because it always falls into the … [Read more...]
Motherflipping Tile Joints
Normally I spend about 0.54788716 seconds coming up with the titles to the articles I write, with the exception of today. I agonized on it for almost 10 minutes ... I will acknowledge … [Read more...]