This is "Playhouse Week" here at Life of an Architect. All the playhouses that have been designed and built will be delivered July 30th and 31st so I am scrambling to get all my real work done so that … [Read more...]
Architectural Sketching
I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]
“Velvet Rope” Design
There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]
Planning and Zoning Departments make my face hurt
Planning and Zoning Departments make my face hurt. Maybe not as bad as the original "this make my face hurt" and the infamous "this really make my face hurt" ... but my face still hurt. . Do … [Read more...]