First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects ... first it was the 'KHouse Modern' and now we have the 'CHouse Modern.' ... Pathetic really for someone who … [Read more...]
Deconstruction versus Demolition
Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project, the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece … [Read more...]
A Drywall Contractor’s Bag [Bucket]
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A few days ago I thought it would be a good idea to take the contents of my "architect's" bag and lay them out OCD style on a table and show everyone what an architect like me carries around. What I … [Read more...]
Residential Construction Contracts: Cost Plus Fee
Today is Part Two of a series of posts that are addressing the different types of contracts homeowners normally consider when working with a general contractor. Yesterday I discussed the Competitive … [Read more...]
Residential Construction Contracts: Competitive Bid
Let's say you are going to be building a house, doing a remodel, an addition - whatever - and it's time to start thinking about the contractor. There are a few things that have changed over the last … [Read more...]
Scale and Proportion – The Architect’s Domain
I think that size, scale, and proportion are where a good architect makes their living. There are all sorts of devices that have been developed to help designers determine how best to guide them in … [Read more...]