Architects communicate through drawings, sketches, models, images and any other visual media we can find. It has moved towards digital methods, but the output is less important than the purpose. Continue reading “what does it communicate?”
Form, function, aesthetics, program, these are concepts associated with architecture that are commonly misunderstood and generally discussed or considered as individual concepts rather than ingredients to a larger or more important whole. Continue reading “architecture…how it works 01”
Often as architects we are asked how we start a design. What do we do first? (read this) Continue reading “where do we start?”
As architects, it is common to attend conferences, summits, or other out-of-town events intended to augment our careers, increase our knowledge and allow for opportunities to expand one’s network. Continue reading “descending the summit”
It’s kind of funny – my Instagram feed frequently includes my sketches or shots of my work space (that includes sketches), moreover those images receive more likes – by far – than any other post – more than the wonderful food I come across and share. Continue reading “thinking sketches”
Forgive me for the cheesy 80’s movie reference, but there is a tenuous connection between the rigor and discipline of young Daniel in the movie and the rigor and discipline I believe one ought to have as an architect. Continue reading “axon wax off”
Architects love their tools – whether they’re analog or digital tools. We all have our favorites and debates break out on what are the best and why. Continue reading “territorial about tools”
