Life of an Architect

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EP 162: Objects of Design
Some things are cool even if you dont know it yet. Andrew and I have prepared some stories today about some things you are probably familiar with but probably dont actually know the whole story. W
Ep 161: Wow Moments
It happens on every project sometimes you know exactly what it is because you had a hand in bring it into existence. Other times, you might be visiting the work of another architect, or really, you
Ep 160: Determining Value
When I say the word value, the meaning that typically comes to mind is generated by that persons position or context. Andrew and I were having a chat about how employees think of value versus how em
Ep 159: Ask the Show Fall 2024
It is time for the second and last installment of the Life of an Architect Ask the Show episode for 2024. Once again, as is our practice we solicited questions to be submitted through our Instagram
Ep 158: Architects and iPads
For architects, todays post is a analysis of why you want to use an iPad and what applications are worth your consideration and money.
Ep 157: Project Constraints
You sit down at your desk, you turn your computer on, maybe you sharpen your pencils, you lay out your rolls of trace and your sharpie pens whatever your creative process - and you are about to star
Ep 156: Build a Better House
We are discussing residential projects that focus on incorporating high value building science techniques with guest Steven Baczek.
Ep 155: Optimism
The vast majority of practicing architects view the time spent practicing their craft as a calling, but what happens when you dont want to get out of bed? Today we discuss the role of "optimism" in a
Ep 154: Networking
Today we are tackling a topic that we have never covered before, not even a little. Imagine walking into a crowded room and not knowing who to talk to or what to say, a situation I have found myself u
Ep 153: Inspiration
Inspiration can come from many different sources - but can you actively seek it out when you are feeling like you are in a dry spell?