As architectural professionals we are often asked the question: “Can you draw plans?” Our first though is “Well, of course I can.” Asking an architect if they can create plans is like asking a poet if they can type. The act of drawing plans is one of the many tools […]
Why Hire an Architect? If you enter into Google “why hire an…” the first suggested search result is for Architect. Many people find themselves in situations where a city is telling them their project must have sealed drawings for permit approval. What the city usually does not explain is why […]
Understanding Building Information Modeling & BIM’s Impact on the Design Process The construction industry is quickly making a shift to BIM and leaving 2D drafting options behind. In order to remain current, it is essential that we as professionals learn the new tools of the trade. Even seasoned architects can […]
It is crucial to be able to communicate with everyone collaborating on a project. The various documents utilized for a project serve as a central source to collaborate and share information on a project. Therefore, standards such as consistent layer names, document templates, colors, text styles, and procedures may be […]
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 their natural state and (at best) reuse and re-purpose them […]
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 Sites (SS), Water Efficiency (WE), Energy and Atmosphere (EA), Materials […]
How to become an Architect? To become a registered Architect in the United States of America there is a three step process: Education, Internship and Examination. Education The first step is to get an education at an accredited school of Architecture. The last time I checked there were only 122 […]
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 used to provide a protected connection to nature. Because architecture […]
What are the first three rules of Architecture? I know them to be the following: What is the first rule of Architecture? Get the Job! What is the second rule of Architecture? Get the Job! What is the third rule of Architecture? Get the Job! I have been told this […]
