Once again I find myself siting on the couch on a Sunday afternoon and I'm working - this pattern has been going on for such a long time now I'm pretty used to it. You might be thinking that by … [Read more...]
Architects performing surgery … and architecture
I am exhausted. My eyes feel like peeled grapes and according to my coworkers, it sounds like I am trying to forcibly remove my lungs by coughing them out through my mouth. Despite my current pathetic … [Read more...]
“As Required” is not required
I'm an architect who historically does not travel much but the last few months have included a heavy mix of flying in and out of various destinations. I am currently sitting in seat 13D flying back … [Read more...]
Pay attention to the shiny things
This is good advice for just about anyone, but I think it is of particular value to architects. I spent the weekend traveling, I was in Manhattan, Kansas speaking to the students at the College … [Read more...]
Keep your eye on the prize
I really, REALLY want to admit that responding to emails is the worst part of having this website. But publicly admitting that I feel that way would make me a jerk ... it definitely makes me feel like … [Read more...]
Hanging Pictures is a drag
There are no two ways about it, hanging pictures is a drag. A total drag. The dragiest of drags. I know what you're thinking "Is that even a thing?" Yes - it is, because I just hung a whole bunch of … [Read more...]