leaders don’t use tissues

This was a debate I needed to get out of my head. Empathy, passion, determination, sacrifice are good things.

my hero c-of-o

I’m trying to make this interesting; bear with me.

As a kid growing up in the 1970s and 1980s I recall a fantastic campaign, teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic to children using songs and cleverly written videos.

keys to effective change

Well now…couldn’t we all carry on about events in our country and world with this topic? As you know, I keep my thoughts and writings to architecture and directly related topics.

small projects :: budgets

Every project has a budget; there’s never enough money to do what everyone wants.

conversion concerns

Converting a residential building to a commercial use gives me concern.

better side of green

I’m an architect and by definition that means that I believe in the better when it comes to our built environment and quite frankly in all aspects of our lives. This has to extend not only in the what, but how we discuss, practice and portray architecture. Sometimes, we let our frustrations show in an unpleasant manner.

don’t be lazy, tell them why

 

As usual I am writing as a reaction to the events that occur in my day-to-day life as an architect.