Understanding the physical behavior of the building as a system and how it impacts the energy efficiency, durability, comfort and indoor air quality is pivotal in the creation of high-performance … [Read more...]
055: Scale This!
How does scale factor into the practice of architecture? For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master. Scale and proportion are also where a … [Read more...]
Architecture Student Tool Kit
As I am preparing my syllabus and other items for the quickly approaching fall semester, I have begun to have discussions and questions about the student “tool kit” if you want to call it that. What … [Read more...]
Do Architects Still Need to Draw?
Do architects still need to draw? Think about it. Seriously. I am putting this is out there and I know the question is quite a stirring sentiment in each of you. I have been having this conversation … [Read more...]
Dear John, An Ode Public Restroom Design
So let’s talk business. Not your office business, not your business, not THE business, but doing the business. I have been looking at a wide variety of books lately both from my library and on the … [Read more...]
051: Style over Substance
We are all familiar with the phrase “style over substance” but those words might mean something else to architects. If I were to look at a project and describe it with this particular phrase, there is … [Read more...]