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Four Monographs

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

This fact goes against the occasional sirens over the irrelevance and anachronistic nature of monographs in our digital age, with free access ( for now ) to voluminous amounts of information on buildings and architects readily available online. Louis (2003), and the Clyfford Still Museum (2011).

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An Interior Designer's Bag 003 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, an architecture student, a dry wall contractor, and for today, we finally get to take a look at what’s exactly inside the bag of an interior designer. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Architectural Job Starter Kit | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

You will get to do just about everything sooner rather than later – attend client meetings, contribute to the design, prepare construction drawings, organize and process bidding and negotiating information, and go to job sites. That last one almost deserves its own category. Drawing sets? Work samples?

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Proof that Architects are not Boring | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I’m an architecture student, I really like growing pumpkins too. . – I have a pet Magpie, Turkey, Duck, Pig, and some others… – My family grows record setting giant pumpkins. – I’ve eaten McDonalds in over 20 countries. I don’t really like eating pumpkin though.

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Architectural Studio - 4 Questions | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Also, where I spent a ridiculous amount of time building basswood models, most of the students I talk to these days send their digital files to a laser cutter and have the pieces of their model cut for them. Do you know the true purpose of an architectural portfolio? . What exactly is it about the assignments that make it hard?

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An Electrician's Bag | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Today we get a look into the bag of freelance designer/ consultant and electrician Lindy Weston (B.Envd., Ugly’s reference book.

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You Make Your Own Opportunities | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

This information applies to not only architecture students, but to most career paths. I tell my daughter “get your business taken care of and then go help others” JD Franklin Bob as always you have hit the nail on the head once again. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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