At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. I had one - maintained it for several years too - it was the tool I … [Read more...]
Golden Handcuffs – A Lesson Learned
One of the most important pieces of advice I could dole out on this site is this: . Don't ever take a job just for the money . I was a little surprised to discover that despite … [Read more...]
Architectural Interns
Architectural Interns ~huuh ~ yeah What are they good for? Absolutely nothing~ awwwhuh-uhhuhh [if you don't know the Edwin Starr version of the song 'War' you need to go here after reading this … [Read more...]
What’s an architects day like?
So what exactly does an architect do all day? Chances are the answer is "a lot" and depending on the market sector in which they focus, probably something somewhat similar and somewhat unique compared … [Read more...]
An Architect’s tool bag
Architects have their own tools of the trade - many of which are each worthy of getting their own individual attention - but today I felt like going "big-picture" on you. All of the items I list today … [Read more...]
Sketching, Math and Drafting
Just part of the process
If you are an architect, sketching, math and drafting are just part of the process. Sure, they don't sound very sexy but if you want to get something the looks really great, it's going to take time … [Read more...]