We have been speaking a great deal recently about the architects’ liability and how that can possibly lead to a lawsuit. Since I went through my first mediation today on one of my “money-grab” lawsuits, I decided to write about this issue. I am going … [Continue reading]
Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site
For some architects, being on the job site is a vital part of their work process, while for others, they see job site visits as a series of obligations fraught with increased liability. I personally love going to job sites and all that entails. … [Continue reading]
Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design
Welcome to Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design - a new post in a long-dormant series that I am already regretting putting together. While I think a post like this will ultimately be extremely helpful to some people, I know that even more … [Continue reading]
Ep 070: Dirty Side to Clean Buildings
Today we are going to talk about Material Health and Transparency as it pertains to the practice of architecture, what this is all about, why it is important, as well as ask the question “What is the Architect’s Professional Obligation here?” To … [Continue reading]
Phone Call or Email?
Phone call or email? I ask myself this question a few dozen times a day now - not because I don't know which one I prefer, but I'm starting to think that maybe I don't know which one is the correct way to respond. Just asking this question puts me … [Continue reading]
Unpaid Architecture Internship Positions
Since it is getting time for college career fairs and planning for the summer, at least in the academic and graduation sense, I wanted to touch on the subject of Unpaid Internship Positions. Also in our current tough economy (and in the past for … [Continue reading]