Sketching is a hot topic regardless of the people having the discussion, but I have learned over the last nine years of writing this site that sketching is one of the more hotly contested topics. … [Read more...]
It’s all Fun and Games
There is nothing like having a party at your house to force you into addressing all the stuff that needs your attention. It wasn't all that long ago that I mentioned that young architects should work … [Read more...]
Architectural Graphics 101 – Window Schedules
Apparently, I am a glutton for punishment because Architectural Graphics 101 the series is back after an unreasonably short time to discuss window schedules. I know ... I'm all aflutter as … [Read more...]
Architectural Graphics 101 – Layers
Just for the record, writing a post on AutoCAD layers, pen weights, line types, and pen colors, is almost the last thing on my list of things I want to be doing. First and foremost, I do not consider … [Read more...]
Architectural Graphics 101 – Line Weight
Okay ... I hear you. It's time for the next entry in my Architectural Graphics series and due to overwhelming feedback, it's apparently time to talk about line weights. Despite my efforts, I can't … [Read more...]
Style – Do I have any?
"Style" is one of those words that can be used in many instances but typically has a very particular meaning to an architect. Just about everything we do is associated with some sort of style. I … [Read more...]