The idea of an architect designing a house for themselves sounds inevitable, like it’s lurking on the horizon as some kind of professional rite of passage. Reality doesn’t line up with the … [Read more...]
Ep 161: Wow Moments
It happens on every project – sometimes you know exactly what it is because you had a hand in bring it into existence. Other times, you might be visiting the work of another architect, or really, you … [Read more...]
EP 110: Modern Home Challenge
It was August 10th, 2010 when I first conceived of the “Low-Cost Modern Home Challenge” with the intent to go through a design process that would help us understand how to design a modern house that … [Read more...]
Business Development and Social Media
On the chance that you've been asleep for the last 10 years, more and more architects are turning to social media and platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to demonstrate their design … [Read more...]
The Front Door Experience
Today I am going to focus on a singular moment that occurs in the entry sequence, a moment I call "The Front Door Experience". No, it wasn't the name of my 4th Grade rock band, but it could have been … [Read more...]
Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better
Now that the 2020 Holiday season is upon us, it is even more important that my bar be up and functioning. I thought today would be a good day to walk you through the renovation of my own bar, and of … [Read more...]