It's hard to believe that the Christmas Holidays are upon us and I haven't shared with you my profound "How to Detail a Snowman" knowledge ... mostly because I don't have any since I live in Texas. Since I have a can-do attitude, I am going to share … [Continue reading]
Ep 064: A Day in the Life of an Architect
Answering the question of what exactly does a typical day in the life of an architect look like is nearly impossible. There are certain things that seem to be fairly standard to one of my "typical" days but if I were to compare a day last week with a … [Continue reading]
Bar Renovation – From Bad to Better
Now that the 2020 Holiday season is upon us, it is even more important that my bar be up and functioning. I thought today would be a good day to walk you through the renovation of my own bar, and of course, any good walk-through starts off with a … [Continue reading]
063: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects
It’s that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is rough since they are sooo particular – but that’s why we’re here. Now in its 11th consecutive year, Life of an Architect is once … [Continue reading]
Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul
Renovating my house has not been awesome for so many reasons, but slowly and surely we are getting someplace with it all. The most recent item to be added to the "mostly" completed list is my fireplace. Let's make this clear right from the beginning … [Continue reading]
Architecture Lectures and Presentations
One of my new tasks this semester in my academic position is to be a member of the departmental committee for lectures and exhibitions. This committee is tasked with creating the annual lecture and exhibitions program for the Department of … [Continue reading]