I don't normally go in for what I find in fortune cookies - let's be honest, they rarely predict anything. I would much rather have a fortune cookie say something like "don't go outside today" or … [Read more...]
Why Architects should Blog
I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I immediately agreed when asked because it's a big deal … [Read more...]
I’m No Longer the Golden Boy
Today is my 46th birthday - which in and of itself isn't particularly interesting - but as I am now officially on the downward slide towards the big 5-0 there is a phrase that has been coming to mind … [Read more...]
Motivation – and why it’s important
It's Sunday morning, it's raining outside, I'm really tired, and the consensus around the house is to lay about, read books and watch television. But not me ... I have things that "have" to be done … [Read more...]
To Delete or Not To Delete …
There are times when I am a glass is half-full sort of person and there are times when I am a glass-half-full-needs-to-be-poured-over-your-head type person. I generally don't like to complain unless I … [Read more...]
The Best Things about my Future New Office
I am counting down the days to when we expect to move out of our current office and into our new one. There was the office at my last job - [An Architect's Office] - which shows how I laid that office … [Read more...]