I’m no longer capable of a complete thought

Apparently, I’m busy. Which is odd, because I’m an architect and I thought we didn’t do that anymore. But, there it is. So this isn’t a real post. Because I’m no longer capable of a complete thought. I only seem to be capable of fragments of thoughts lately. I keep starting new posts, and then I get distracted by the … Read More

People in Glass Houses

Although one may be tempted,.   I just thought someone should say that.. ll.d’s original photo – HERE (used under the creative commons license)

Well Played, Architect

He has perfectly captured the essence of the profession, and quite possibly my heart. Well-played my friend. . This photo of Mr. James Fifield, Architect, is from @andymathews photostream on Flickr and has been used under the creative commons license.

My Boss Lies

9 things my boss told me today which turned out to be completely wrong.. Ahem, That’s SENIOR Job Captain. Has anyone seen Bob?. When? Last night? Asshole.

Rules for Modern Design

Great design comes from appropriate restrictions. We can’t just go off willy-nilly designing frivolous trite, full of decorative representations of a by-gone era. No, indeed. We’re not completely uncivilized. Modern Design needs rules. . . . . . . . .  

Shit Architects Say (part 4)

Because architects have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> and part 3 <HERE> and part 4 <HERE> if you missed them) . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 3)

Because architects have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> and part 3 <HERE> and part 4 <HERE> if you missed them) . . . . . . . . The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 2)

Because architects have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> and part 3 <HERE> and part 4 <HERE> if you missed them) The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The original photos can be found below: Slide 1 … Read More

Shit Architects Say (part 1)

Because architects have a way with words, and it’s an angsty way with words. (you can jump back to Part 1 <HERE> and Part 2 <HERE> and part 3 <HERE> and part 4 <HERE> if you missed them) The photos used in these graphics were found on Flickr and have been used under the creative commons license. The original photos can be found below: SLIDE 1 … Read More

What Not to Ask Your Architect

One second thought, go ahead and ask these to a few architects you’re thinking of hiring. Then just go with the one that doesn’t start crying.