Summer around here is often a very busy time. Since the majority of the design work completed around the firm is educational, summer schedules can be very hectic. The reason for this may not be apparent , but for our educational projects our documents and deliverables are usually due during the summer months to make […]
As I was tasked with choosing my three favorite words for this round of our scheduled #Architalks series, I had several immediate inclinations. But I easily cast those aside as they are not overly relevant to this series. For those who know me well, three other words will most likely come to mind. But I […]
This past week I was in Atlanta, GA for the 2015 AIA National Convention. I make it a point to attend this event every year. It is a great part of my professional experience and I gain great benefit from it. This year I was fortunate to present a seminar entitled “Mobile Technologies for Architecture […]
My favorite place in the entire world? This is a very tough question. Difficult because I have not yet traveled to many places in the world I hope to see. Also because there are so many places already that are tied to emotions and meaning in my life. So in order to answer this question […]
Architecture in the real world. What does this mean exactly? At first I had a strong notion that the question itself was loaded, but then I thought a bit more about this post. I first wanted to go on a tangent about the difference between academia and the profession. Or I thought maybe a soap […]
My Day: Nov 18, 2014 The following represents a day in the life of this owner of a small architectural firm. This play by play is representative of a fairly typical day in my life as the owner-operator of a firm of 8. Every day in my office is a new chance to learn, create, […]
(aka Construction Docs) Every architect has a story; and probably at least a dozen good really great ones. I have a few from my career that make me smile when I think about them and some even make me gush with pride when I tell them to others. Some involve excellence in construction problem solving, […]
I am posting this in conjunction with several fellow architects. We are a small , but hopefully growing, group of architects from around the country that are active in social media. Well all media for that matter. This effort is being spearheaded by my good friend Bob Borson of “Life of an Architect” fame. The […]
As I leave the great city of Chicago after the AIA 2014 National Convention, I am once again reminded that the strength of our national organization lies in it’s people. I am not referring to the national staff although all of them which I deal with regularly are exceptional. My statement refers to the AIA […]
In my last post, I wrote a set of tips to become the worlds greatest intern architect. (15 Steps) This was from an employers point of view. So I decided to give my own interns a shot at a similar list. So below is the list they created. Some interesting similarities and some conflicts as well. […]
Not sure I agree with it all... still interesting to view || How Architects use Technology via @Architizer arc.ht/1GjJbTc
Not sure I like the overall complex. Seems a bit disconnected. Interesting #architecture but only as singular pieces. ow.ly/Oyj54
. @L2DesignLLC shares her fave 3 words for #Architalks. Trust me, it will work and enjoyment will ensue. ow.ly/NWqTT
Hammer to nail for @rogue_architect and his current entry to the #Architalks series. nice pictures! ow.ly/NWqqG
" I make art". Simply stated answer to a complex issue. @leecalisti sounds off for #Architalks ow.ly/NWpsR
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. —Warren Bennis This quote rings true to me when I begin to think about Architects as leaders. This is something that is part of the essence of any architect; our common ground. We all do this activity on a daily basis for every project. Yet the strong […]
OK. So I have decided to start a new little project. A side project if you will. (As if I do not have enough stuff going at the moment!) I came by this ideas just the other day during a twitter conversation with a few fellow architects. I am going to borrow a format from my good friend @archy_type, who has […]