I recently sat down with 5-year-old kindergarten prodigy and future renowned veterinary explorer Kate Borson to discuss architecture. Kate has her finger on the pulse of her generation and Life of an … [Read more...]
Chicken Coops…really?
Like Popeye, "I've had all I can stand, I can't stands no more". This entire fascination with raising and/ or owning urban chickens seems completely absurd to me. Since I don't really know anything … [Read more...]
Dallas Chapter AIA YAF CASA Parade of Playhouses Design Competition – Results
Last week the final judging occurred on the AIA Dallas YAF design competition to design playhouses for the 2010 ORIX Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center benefiting Dallas CASA. Recently, members … [Read more...]
Architecture and Society
I remember something that one of my favorite college professors said during my very first class. The teacher was Larry Speck - didn't know who he was at the time but is definitely someone I am glad … [Read more...]
My Secret life as a “Hooker-Architect”
I'm not proud to admit that I've sold myself cheaply before but I need to admit the truth so that I can move on with my recovery. scene: standing room only crowd but I don't recognize anyone since … [Read more...]
Your sketches speak for themselves
I recently had a conversation about the importance of sketching and my job. With the prevalence of computer 3D software, fewer and fewer graduates from the design profession are entering the "real" … [Read more...]