Author Archives: Whitney Ford

About Whitney Ford

I have a professional degree in architecture from Oklahoma State University with 2 years of experience working as an intern in addition to doing architectural and graphic design contract work since March of 2009 I have enjoyed working on multiple project types including restaurants, office buildings, single-family residential, and multi-family residential. My interests include sustainable design and responsible city planning.

Texas Society of Architects 2011 Convention Offers Volunteer Opportunities

This year get ready for a activity packed weekend of stimulating educational experiences, interesting local tours, and lots fun socializing with others in the architectural community from across the state of Texas and beyond.  For those that want to become … Continue reading

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Architect’s Bookshelf | Cradle to Cradle

We live in a cradle to grave society. By cradle to grave the authors of Cradle to Cradle (William McDonough & Michael Braungart) mean that very little of our society is organized around truly sustainable practices. We take material from … Continue reading

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What is LEED?

LEED is a program created by the U.S. Green Building Council which is intended to provide a framework to judge the level of sustainability of building design and operation.  The rating system is based on five categories which include Sustainable … Continue reading

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What is architecture?

Architecture is many things including a profession, a passion, a statement, a calling, a science, a business.  It is a social art that is inseparable from building science.  Architecture creates a sense of place, enriches our lives, and can be … Continue reading

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