Perception versus Reality - it's a phrase I think most of us have heard before and it isn't to difficult to understand its meaning. Basically, it purports that what you think is real isn't actually … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
What are you carrying?
Are architects sentimental as a stereotype? What about men? I only ask because I am both and I am trying to decide if I am safely within the school or am I swimming against the current. I'm not … [Read more...]
Modern House Challenge: Site Built Windows
So it has been quite a while since I've addressed the Modern House Challenge - I originally introduced the idea back on August 10th, 2010 and the idea was simple enough: . "I am starting to … [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...]
You are cliché
According to Merriam-Webster, a cliché is defined as: 1: a trite phrase or expression; 2: something that has become overly familiar or commonplace The phrase - "You are a cliché" is so cliché. … [Read more...]
Introduction to the Color Wheel
One item that I can almost always guarantee that will be brought up in design meetings is paint and material color. For some reason, choosing a color scheme for a project cripples even the most vocal … [Read more...]