Life of an Architect World Headquarters (or LoaAWH - remember?) is coming along at breakneck speed despite a few minor "opportunities" that have presented themselves ... buuuuuuut that's what … [Read more...]
Cottonwood Modern – Framing Update
Progress is coming along on the Cottonwood Modern house. I know I promised to provide some more frequent updates than I did on the last project I focused on and as a result, I put together this … [Read more...]
Dead Projects
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built. I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]
Cottonwood Modern – Job Site Visits
One of the most useful exercises that any young architect can partake in is to visit construction sites as often as possible. It is one thing to sit in an office all day designing and drafting up … [Read more...]
Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process
If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don't sound very sexy but if you want to get something the looks really great, it's going to take time … [Read more...]
2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design – the ‘Dugout’
So here it is the 2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design [cue fanfare] The 'Dugout' . In case you didn't get it from the "dugout" name, this years playhouse is themed after a major … [Read more...]