On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol' slab on grade, and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
… because that’s what architects do for fun
I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of … [Read more...]
AEC Cares – projectChicago
One of the cool benefits of writing a blog like Life of an Architect, is that I have been able to meet so many people within the AEC (architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry who donate … [Read more...]
heard around the architectural studio #015
You gotta do what you gotta do ... Augrey: Aaargh! [hanging up phone] Hey Blob, do you have any "connections" in the underworld? Blob: Maaaaybe ... what do you need? Augrey: I need … [Read more...]
The Bee Hole of an Architect
Most architects I know go about their business in an professional manner - but somehow that doesn't necessarily translate to the behavior that happens in the office. In literally every firm I have … [Read more...]