Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

These photos are in chronological order starting December 1st, 2011 and include all sorts of things. ” October 26th, 2012 “This is what my office did for lunch” #beer and napkin #sketches. August 10th, 2013 “concept assembly sketch for a modern house I will feature on LoaA” #vegetativeroof.

Sketching 93

Sketching Architect IT Site 93

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

If your school doesn’t put any sort of emphasis on sketching, burn an elective (or two) and take a class over in the arts building. Architectural Portfolio’s and their true purpose Architectural Sketching Taking the Architectural Registration Exam Do you want to be an Architect? What’s the Right sized firm for you?

Architecture School 111

Architecture School Architect Architecture Sketching 111

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. I have no doubt that the stories our client will tell folks about his house will include more than just “this is white oak flooring” or “this is a pier and beam foundation.”

Foundation 107

Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 107

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

One of the items we spent time thinking about was how the client would age in place at this house. The client thought there was simply “too much concrete” in this area for his tastes. Clients love to be able to see the models. I still think sketch up is way easier, but just for 3d views.

Modern 82

Modern Architect Clients Client 82