Doesn't everybody like getting presents? I know I do ... especially when they come in giant, wooden, heavily screwed and impregnable crates. Just like this one: Measuring somewhere in the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
2016 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners
Judging a playhouse design competition is a lot harder than it sounds. To make things even more interesting, I was able to get Houzz, the National AIA, and the fine folks over at SketchUp involved, … [Read more...]
2016 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – Finalists
Last Friday was a big night here at Life of an Architect World Headquarters 2.0. It was the first round of playhouse judging and we had to go through 415 entries. While that sounds like a lot, it … [Read more...]
Dear Future Architects – You need to Hear This
Simply based on my inbox, there is a new batch of bright and shiny new future architects about to graduate and they are on the hunt for their future ... hopefully in an office like mine. That sounds … [Read more...]
Being an Architect is Hell … My “New” House
Buying a new house is stressful for just about everyone, myself included. The actual act of trying to find a house that doesn't make me want to claw my eyeballs out is a challenge ... because I am … [Read more...]
The Finished Building is your Best Argument
You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company ... at least I would, … [Read more...]