You might be an architect If you’ve ever noticed that a vent is 2 inches off center from the window. If you’ve ever said the word Dichotomy in casual conversation. If you have at least 7 architectural scales and none of them belong to you. If you have designed your house at least twice, but never built it. If you’ve … Read More
We give awards to the worst architects
We give awards to the worst architect When I was in school I admired award-winning architects displayed with honor on the cover of magazines and dreamed of following their path and one-day receiving awards and recognition for my work. It took years for me to realize that this might be misguided. Awards are rarely given for quality, for hard work, … Read More
But somehow this is all my fault
So, I’ll tell you my favorite architect joke: A man is flying in a hot air balloon, aimlessly drifting for hours when he realizes he’s lost. He spies another man standing in the field below and he lowers the balloon to yell at the man. “Excuse me, could you tell me where I am? And how to get to Lerwick” … Read More
State of the Architectural Umion
The architect walks slowly towards the podium, clad in black, waving, and smiling. *crowd bursts into applause* Good evening my fellow architects. I stand here before you all today to say, proudly, that the state of our architectural umion is strong. *pauses for applause* The economy has continued to climb, inexplicably, upwards, lifting all boats, and firms, and “ateliers” in its … Read More
Tips for Architectural Marketing
Try to write your firm descriptions in as esoteric language as possible. If the potential client doesn’t need to use a thesaurus at least once, you don’t need them anyway. Show your work, including some sketches from your undergraduate school days at RISD. Show only work that has won an award. Do not point out that the award was given to … Read More
On Architects And Budgets
Most projects experience a budget crisis at one point or another. However, no self-respecting architect would ever shut down the project over a simple disagreement over the proper allocation of the clients finances. No. Architects do not let a small obstacle like money stand in the way of creativity. No. In fact, most of us would see this as a … Read More
Is that really what that means?
Wherein I reveal the true meaning of those cryptic notes architects write on the drawings.
CWAA FUNDRAISER
. Since I started my own company in 2009, At the end of every year I’ve donated a percentage of my income to charity. And, this year I plan to do it again. This year I’ll be donating to Architecture for Humanity. You can check out the amazing work AFH does by clicking HERE. At the end of the month, … Read More
An architect gives you $100
UPDATE! – We have a winner > Check it out HERE. Thanks for entering everyone & see you in DC. I’m going to give someone $100. This year I will be “speaking” at the AIA 2012 National Convention. Because I am awesome, and they have drastically lowered their standards at the AIA. One of those, possibly both. Wait… What does … Read More