There are many stereotypes associated with being an architect - our "over-the-shoulder" messenger bag is certainly one of them. In my particular case, I definitely fit the mold of the architects … [Read more...]
The Next Modern House: NMH 2013 KHouse
I've selected a new project to focus on Life of an Architect - I think it's going to be a good all-around project to feature. It's been a few months since I've been able to focus on a project ... … [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...]
Playhouse Designs and Drawings
This is "Playhouse Week" here at Life of an Architect. All the playhouses that have been designed and built will be delivered July 30th and 31st so I am scrambling to get all my real work done so that … [Read more...]
The Most Important Articles on Life of an Architect
To date, I have written over 500 posts "Life of an Architect" in the last 3.5 years and considering that I might spend an average of 4 hours on each post (writing, editing photos, sharing the posts, … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketching
I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]