Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job ... at least I do. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. These … [Read more...]
I am an Architect and this is what I do
My wife has told me on several occasions that I have ruined her. Before me, she would have been happy to live in a nice large, new, builder home with furniture straight out of the Pottery Barn … [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...]
Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you
For young architects and recent architectural graduates, trying to determine what the right size architectural firm for you means that there are a few things that you should consider. This is one of … [Read more...]
Architectural Portfolios and Their True Purpose
At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. I had one - maintained it for several years too - it was the tool I … [Read more...]
What does an Architect do?
I have good friend Enoch Sears sitting in and writing today's post. I get a lot of questions from people who want to be architects, love architecture but feel that they aren't creative enough to work … [Read more...]