As a part of creating the AREsketches, I now get 2-3 emails per week from future and current ARE (Architect Registration Exam) test-takers, asking questions about the tests or for advice in general. Some of the questions have started repeating...
The dreaded “no”. I must admit waiting for a client’s response to a proposal – or any decision for that matter – still makes me nervous. I’d hate to say it comes from hearing it, so instead I’ll say it...
As spring settles, I’m continuously thinking about the kitchen in #ThisOldHouse. What does the new peninsula want to look like? Now that I definitely have to take the ceiling out, do I expose the beams? What do the walls want to be? This is...
A busy week with lots of meetings and errands after work has me dreaming of relaxing in a soaking tub with wine and never getting out…or at least not until I’m sufficiently pruney. Since I have a marvelous, fits-two-people soaking tub...
A couple months ago, the #ArchiTalks series was on “Tools” and, after fielding some questions on how the AREsketches get created, I decided to cover that in depth as a part of the blog. Fast-forward 2 months and those sketches...
Continuing last week’s trend of a beautiful white kitchen, let’s dive into some images with some more beauties. Gloss or matte, marble or concrete – these kitchens sure do sing! I’d be happy to have any of them in my home...
Dear future architects – here are 3 letters to help you at each stage of your journey. As a young architect myself, I remember what your path is like. I traveled it not long ago. It wont be exactly like mine, but the goal of licensure is a...
This is the latest in a weekly post of residential architecture inspiration. If you want to see past weeks, you can go here. If you want to see them curated on my pinterest (sometimes before they even hit the blog), go here. This week we’re...
After sharing a blog recently on how to curate quality articles with Feedly, I had a couple readers ask what specifically I like to read. While I’ve answered all of them individually already, I thought it would be great to share those...
This is the latest in a weekly post of residential architecture inspiration. If you want to see past weeks, you can go here. If you want to see them curated on my pinterest (sometimes before they even hit the blog), go here. This week we’re...