The average amount of rainfall in across the US is 35". Depending on where you live, that might seem like a little or alot. Dallas (the center of the Universe) is right at the average with 34.73". … [Read more...]
Modern Chicken Coops and Urban Farmers
I think I need to come clean ... even if that does mean eating a little chicken crow. I wrote a post on the absurdity of modern chicken coops and how the cost does not justify the claims of why … [Read more...]
Residential Architecture 101: Shutters
A few weeks ago I started a new series called Residential Architecture 101 and the first item we reviewed was material transitions in exterior applications, and yes, it was mind-blowing!! (read it … [Read more...]
Modern Fences – Gabions
I have been wanting to use a gabion retaining wall for a really long time, but in a very particular way - and one that I have never seen before. Architecturally, you might be familiar with gabions in … [Read more...]
Crayola Crayons – a love affair
You've probably heard the expression "the greatest thing since sliced bread" - right? Everybody has this wrong, it should be "the greatest thing since Crayola crayons". . . There are few things … [Read more...]
An Architect’s House | The Lamps of Lost Souls
As some of you may recall, I have some odd light fixtures in my house. There was an unfathomable amount of interest in my pirate sconces so I thought you would like to see the next wave of light … [Read more...]