I went back to work today. I suppose to clarify that a bit more, I physically I went back to work and sat at my desk for the first time since March 13th, 2020. Was it weird? Yeah ... it was a bit like coming back to school after the summer break. … [Continue reading]
End of Architecture School Semester: COVID-19 Edition
As of last week, all my studios were completed, final reviews concluded, grades entered, and the end of the 2020 spring semester came to a virtual close. It was an interesting ride, to say the least. I think for many of my students it may have been … [Continue reading]
049: Objects of Design
For every architect and designer, there are objects out there that resonate for them in a profound manner and can even shape their design philosophies. These can be buildings, products – even materials – but no matter what you call them, they are … [Continue reading]
Architects and Fashion: The Top 6 Styles
Let’s take a minute and discuss some typical styles of fashion for the architecture profession. I am almost always amazed, amused, and even envious of many of my fellow architects and their sense of fashion or even lack thereof. I love it when groups … [Continue reading]
Dear Diary, What day is it today?
Dear Diary, I have been cooped up in this house working from home for so many days I've lost track of what day it is today. I'm not sure if anyone will ever find or read this diary so I will hide you here under my body so that you will remain … [Continue reading]
048: Big Design / Small Details
Just about every architect worth their measure develops a design process that works for them – it’s almost like a fingerprint, it's that unique. In today's post and podcast episode, Andrew and I are going to talk about design and we are going to do … [Continue reading]