In case you haven't figured this out for yourself, let me be the one to tell you: Bars are making a comeback. Maybe that's the sort of thing you don't want to brag about knowing - or worse - be … [Read more...]
Documenting Architecture with Photos
If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under … [Read more...]
“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples
Doesn't everybody like getting presents? I know I do ... especially when they come in giant, wooden, heavily screwed and impregnable crates. Just like this one: Measuring somewhere in the … [Read more...]
The BSB Cabin – A Trip to the Frozen North
Working on a cabin in the deeps woods in Wisconsin has been quite an adventure so far. This last week was a bit of a milestone because it was the first site visit I've taken where the actual cabin is … [Read more...]
The Front Door of your House is Important
How often do you think about your front door? I bet it's not all that often ... and that's a pity because the front door to your house is important. Besides being the gateway to your home, it helps … [Read more...]
What did you miss in 2015?
Did you know that I wrote and published 66 articles this year on Life of an Architect? While that's a bit off my pace from the previous years, statistically speaking, there's still bound to be a few … [Read more...]