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...]
Architecture in the Real World … sorta
Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and let me tell you about architecture in the "real " world. I thought I would try to make this an upbeat article but as I sit down to write it, I'm not so … [Read more...]
Architectural Redlines
Redlines. It's just a word but if you are in certain circles, it's a powerful word. "Redlines" is all you have to say to either send some into some form of post traumatic stress disorder while the … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away
I typically don't give it a lot of thought - as soon as my architectural sketches have served their purpose, they get thrown away. I don't consider them valuable or even worthwhile to keep. Am I … [Read more...]
Architecture – A culture of long hours?
Everybody knows that architects work a lot of hours - right? I'm not talking about an extra hour every day or something so pedestrian, I'm saying that according to the chat rooms and emails I receive, … [Read more...]
“As Required” is not required
I'm an architect who historically does not travel much but the last few months have included a heavy mix of flying in and out of various destinations. I am currently sitting in seat 13D flying back … [Read more...]