Do Architects work long hours? Of course they do - but just about anybody in a professional role works long hours so there isn't anything specifically interesting or useful in that statement so I thought I would take one of my days last week and … [Continue reading]
I’ve been at this architecture thing for a bit over 20 years now and I can say with certainty that I am still surprised at the way some contractors choose to do their work. I am not saying this as a negative comment; it is just that it seems I can … [Continue reading]
Finding the right sort of person who can help guide you through the various stages of your career can be incredibly valuable and beneficial. Today, Andrew and I are talking about mentorship and what that means, what can make it great, why it doesn’t … [Continue reading]
Did you know that I have never needed to use an alarm clock? It might even be considered a superpower of mine, although I would be disappointed if you are only allotted one superpower and this was it. Well, it's true and it has been this way my … [Continue reading]
Today is a special episode because we are sitting down with my very close and personal friend, even though we have never actually met, Canadian architectural rock star Omar Gandhi. This is the first in a series of posts we are rolling out for the … [Continue reading]
I am very excited to announce that Andrew Hawkins, my partner in crime and podcast co-host, will start bringing his unique perspective to the written portion of Life of an Architect after spending the last year recording with me on the podcast. Other … [Continue reading]
