Life of an Architect World Headquarters is moving to a new location ... which means I am moving out of my house and moving in to a new one. While the change is positive, I am a little melancholy about … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest – The Big Winners
In September of last year, I found myself in Scottsdale, Arizona, attending the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Summit and Gala. This event represented the culmination of almost two years of … [Read more...]
The Tools of an Architect
Architects are lucky. Once you get past the few architects that complain disproportionately loud for the entire profession, you will discover that just about anyone can be an architect and have a role … [Read more...]
A Case for Building Architectural Models
When architects are in school, they build a lot of models during their coursework. I don't have an actual count but I bet that over the 6 years I spent in school that I built a few hundred models. … [Read more...]
The Front Door of your House is Important
How often do you think about your front door? I bet it's not all that often ... and that's a pity because the front door to your house is important. Besides being the gateway to your home, it helps … [Read more...]
Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry
Architectural drawings serve the obvious purpose of conveying specific information in a linear and direct manner. I also believe that they serve the additional purpose of letting everyone know that I … [Read more...]