Some questions, as soon as I become aware of them, sit in the front of my brain and simply won't go away until I do something about them. In this case, the question I have been thinking about for the … [Read more...]
Documenting Architecture with Photos
If you are an architect, you want to see your projects get built. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is going to the job site to check in on the progress of my projects as they are under … [Read more...]
The Day I Lost My Hearing
Last year I was in a wheelchair so I wanted to experience something different this year ... how about being deaf? On Thursday, May 5th, 2015, the Americans Institute of Architects of Dallas … [Read more...]
“The Box” … The Value of Making Samples
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...]
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...]