"Citizen Architect" is a phrase that - if you are in the field of architecture - you hear a lot. I typically associate those words with the movie "Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of … [Read more...]
Work / Life … Different Letters, Same Word
I can't even begin to convey the irony of this post. It is literally Labor Day - a holiday - and I'm sitting in my customary spot on the couch writing this article. Bonus level of irony - I initially … [Read more...]
Honor Awards
Today's post was incredibly difficult to write ... both of my arms and shoulders suffered extensive damage from all the "patting myself on the back" I've done over the past few days. I had to type … [Read more...]
Sketchapalooza
Every now and again, someone will try to convince me that the design process is faster using computer software than sketching. I used to respond to those comments, try to build an intelligent … [Read more...]
Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)
I don't ever wonder why I am became an architect, just like I don't ever wonder why I didn't become something else ... like an astronaut, or a belly dancer. It's because I don't have the skills to be … [Read more...]
How Big is your Digital Footprint?
Some people are willing to put just about anything online for public consumption - rarely giving it a thought as to whether or not this is a good idea. Some people think wearing hats made of tinfoil … [Read more...]