This category is where you will find anything and everything regarding architecture as a career. It is also where you’ll find personal posts about my life as an architect and business owner!
Every so often, when discussing my career, schooling will get brought up. It seems a lot of people are pretty curious as to how Architects become trained. After explaining the long studio hours, and the even longer studio nights, along with working on projects throughout the weekend the question usuallyRead More…
It never fails. As humans we develop little everyday habits to get us through each day. Some are good, some not so good. So I got to thinking about what workplace habits I had gotten used to and if any may be setting me back. And yep, sure enough thereRead More…
Ahhh, yes. I remember it like is was yesterday: I’m sitting alone in my office, at my drafting table, reading and highlighting through another section of Ballast or Kaplan. If you are new to the Architect Exam world, welcome! I will go into more detail about what these, and otherRead More…
So you’ve been thinking about being an Architect, huh? Being good at sketching and drawing isn’t the only things it takes to be an Architect. Take a look at this list explaining some of the characteristics you need to be successful! 1. You Like (or are Good at) Drawing Ok. Read More…
Kermit had no idea how spot on he was. Being green in design can be difficult, but worth it. Sustainable, energy efficient, “green”, whatever you want to call it, designing buildings with many of these passive principles is here. And is going to stay. With that being said, I thinkRead More…
So you want to be an Architect? Designing skyscrapers, drinking coffee while wearing all black sounds right up your alley, huh? Well it’s a little more than that. I think we’ve all been in a similar situation. You’re at a party (or some mundane networking event) and you are slowlyRead More…