I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I immediately agreed when asked because it's a big deal … [Read more...]
To Delete or Not To Delete …
There are times when I am a glass is half-full sort of person and there are times when I am a glass-half-full-needs-to-be-poured-over-your-head type person. I generally don't like to complain unless I … [Read more...]
The Best Architectural Websites 2014
The Best Architectural Websites in the World . *UPDATE* The 2015 list of the Best Architectural Website can be found here After exhaustive research (a.k.a. my internet explorer history) and peer … [Read more...]
Out with the Old, In with the New
It's pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest. I am a believer in … [Read more...]
The Creative Process for an Architect
People frequently ask "Where does the inspiration come from during your creative process?" ... enough so that I thought I would try to answer that question in the form of a post. When I'm staring at a … [Read more...]
Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce
Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]