The 3rd annual 2014 Life of an Architect ‘Playhouse Design Competition’ is just about over … and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had hoped. We had unbelievable and … [Read more...]
The Lantern House – Construction Drawings
Construction drawings are the things that turn ideas into actualities and trying to create drawings that demonstrate the vision and intended level of craft is a conscious effort on my part. That may … [Read more...]
Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress
On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol' slab on grade, and … [Read more...]
KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress
If you are an architect, and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times to be found. It' been a while since I gave everyone an update on … [Read more...]
Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs
We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced. SIPs are a high performance building system where the interior structural portion of the … [Read more...]
Deconstruction versus Demolition
Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project, the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece … [Read more...]