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...]
Do you really want to be an architect?
Do you really want to be an architect?Despite having days when I really don’t feel like coming to work, I consider myself extremely lucky to do what I do for a living. Being an architect is … [Read more...]
Architecture and Math
If you ever thought about being an architect but thought you couldn't handle the math, you aren't alone. At parties across the land, as soon as someone finds out there is an architect in the crowd, … [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...]
A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern
What is it like to be an architectural intern? Does it suck? Is it the greatest thing ever since you are finally fulfilling your dreams that you have been working towards for ... well, let's not … [Read more...]
Illinois Institute of Technology – College of Architecture
Ever wondered what going to architecture was really like? There are a lot of stories about going to architecture school - the long hours, the absolute dedication, the commitment needed to complete the … [Read more...]