It's never easy to say goodbye but after 11 years that's exactly what is happening - . . This is really the first part of two posts that I will write on the subject - the second coming in a few … [Read more...]
Architectural Portfolios and Their True Purpose
At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. I had one - maintained it for several years too - it was the tool I … [Read more...]
What does an Architect do?
I have good friend Enoch Sears sitting in and writing today's post. I get a lot of questions from people who want to be architects, love architecture but feel that they aren't creative enough to work … [Read more...]
The Ethereal Decision-Making Process for the Creative Mind
The decision-making process can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it. Me? I prefer simple ... because it's simple. That seems pretty obvious to me but I am constantly amazed just how … [Read more...]
Architectural Fees for Residential Projects
For someone who doesn't actually handle any of the billing in the office, I spend a lot of time thinking about billing. I have written two previous posts on the subject of architectural … [Read more...]
Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)
In order to call yourself an architect (or even state that you provide architectural services) you have to pass the architectural registration exam - the ARE. It is a grueling 7-part test that if you … [Read more...]