The last several months have been a whirlwind of changes … or maybe it was really the last few weeks where all the action took place. If you are a regular around this site you would know that I have … [Read more...]
030: Starting Your Own Architecture Firm
Is it the dream of every architect to have their own firm one day? I can recall hours and hours of conversations that I've had with other architects throughout my career where this topic was front and … [Read more...]
029: Architects Should Work Construction
If I have one regret during my college education is that I never worked on a construction site. Once I graduated from college, I went straight to work in an architectural office, drawing up all sorts … [Read more...]
Small, Big, Really Small, and Just Right
During construction, on every single project of my career, there is a conversation that I have with my clients ... and it has to do with the size of the rooms. At very predictable times during … [Read more...]
024: Presentation Skills, Tips and Techniques
Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and speaking ... but that doesn't mean they like it (or even worse) - that they are any good at … [Read more...]
Watch Your Mouth
From time to time, there are moments when I hear someone say something that leaves me flabbergasted. Considering that I love to talk, I think I am more than willing to let most people slide when they … [Read more...]