When I think back on the early days of my career, I can remember how many things I didn’t know — and maybe even more clearly, how many things I thought I knew but clearly didn’t. There were decisions … [Read more...]
Ep 171: The IQ of an Architect
Being an Architect is difficult and there is plenty of evidence that this is not a vocation that is suitable for everyone. The coursework you will take in college is all over the place – from the … [Read more...]
Ep 170: Architecture School versus the Real World
There is a moment of realization that occurs when you get your first real job in an architectural office that maybe architecture school and what is now going to be expected from you are a little out … [Read more...]
Ep 169: Architecture Studio
The act of creating architecture is a fairly unique process and the manner in which you learn how to think both creatively and technically is a skill that requires certain training and nurturing to … [Read more...]
Ep 150: Drawing Stuff
So here we are ... Episode 150, and I am a little surprised that I made it this far into this Life of an Architect experiment, but due to the support and interest we have received over the last 6 … [Read more...]
Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect
How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect? Or … How can I be an architect – I can’t draw? These are questions that in one form or another, I hear a lot, especially from … [Read more...]