It's that time a year again - the highly anticipated "What to get an Architect for Christmas" post! This is the 4th year in a row I have written this article and I must admit, this list is getting … [Read more...]
Reading between the Lines
There is a life lesson that everyone should learn at some point - and I truly believe your personal success is directly tied to your ability to learn this lesson as early as possible in your career. … [Read more...]
Letters from a traveling Architecture Student
23 years ago, as a fourth-year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find. I was 22 years old and had done … [Read more...]
Architects and their Deserted Island Music
There is a game I like to play, it usually involves someone being stranded on a deserted island ... and they have to pick their favorite [fill in the blank]. Maybe this is a juvenile game but that's … [Read more...]
Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce
Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]
Is Social Media making me crazy?
It's been a rough few days around here lately ... suddenly, and without any warning at all, there was a death in the Life of an Architect family. I have been struggling to cope with the death of the … [Read more...]