Life of an Architect
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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?
Ep 152: Starting a New Job
When you are starting a new job, even you very first job, here are some tips that might make the transition a bit easier and potentially, more fruitful.
Ep 151: Starting a Business
We are finally conceding to a request thats been made a thousand times do an episode on starting an architectural business a topic that I have resisted for essentially 6 years, and I think Ive f
Ep 150: Drawing Stuff
So here we are ... Episode 150, and I am a little surprised that I made it this far into this Life of an Architect experiment, but due to the support and interest we have received over the last 6 year
Ep 149: Moonlighting
This will be the 5th time in 5,209 days that I have put my opinions about taking on extra work outside of your normal job and typically during ridiculous hours of the day and night. This practice has
Ep 148: Meetings are a Waste of Time
You check the time and realize that you have 4 minutes before your next meeting. Maybe its an internal meeting, maybe clients are coming in. Is it in person or online? Depending on how you answer tho
Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect
How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect? Or How can I be an architect I cant draw? Is there an easy answer to these questions? Of course there is, but that doesn