Why - for the sweet love of Grilled Cheezus- would you want to put a toilet by your front door? I'm not talking about close to your front door , I mean right at your front door. It simply defies … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
‘The FernHouse’
This is a glimpse into the life of architect Robert 'Bob' Swinburne - sorta. I don't know Robert personally and since we have only recently begun to trade some emails, I know I am guilty of … [Read more...]
Perception vs. Reality
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...]
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...]