I have known architect Douglas Burke for a few years ... although we have never met. Doug and I have formed a professional architect-to-architect relationship since I started writing my blog and we … [Read more...]
Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”
Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. It is during this initial … [Read more...]
The Lantern House – Construction Drawings
Construction drawings are the things that turn ideas into actualities and trying to create drawings that demonstrate the vision and intended level of craft is a conscious effort on my part. That may … [Read more...]
Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern
It's been 2 1/2 months since I last updated you on the CHouse Modern project and a lot has happened. The last time I showed you the house, it was about 15% complete with the structurally insulated … [Read more...]
… because that’s what architects do for fun
I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of … [Read more...]
2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners
On Friday, May 23rd – we took the top 21 entries that were selected and whittled them down to the top two. In all, the process took just under 4 hours and there were some interesting debates over the … [Read more...]