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#ArchiSketch | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Daily Although I am a structural engineer, I sketch details often to make the structure fit into the architectural concepts. Sharp Bob, As a recent graduate of architecture school – I’m proud to call myself an avid sketch artist. link] Michael T. link] Cory W.

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Photo's #frommydesk | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

One way that I accomplish this is by using the social media platform “Instagram” to illustrate certain moments of my day – which can range from what I feel is quite exciting to mind-numbingly boring … sort of like talking to a structural engineer at a cocktail party.

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Why Architects should Blog | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I started that site as a creative outlet in 2010 when things around the office where I was working got a bit slow. Enjoy the last bit of schooling that you have left, good luck in the future, and I hope you find yourself in a job that you find rewarding. But then there is the mystery of the structural engineer (of which I am).

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines. Frank Lloyd Wright Nourish the Vines(Clients) that feed your business and they will grow in the right direction. Provide them with an inferior product and your clients will die off and never pass along a good word or come back.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I personally feel that having fewer licensed architects is bad for the profession because good designers will go unlicensed and clients will start to recognize (correctly) that they can hire unlicensed designers who are equally qualified to do the work. Great post Bob! which they then pay to accept the associated liability.

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Architectural Graphic Standards | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

For the purposes of today’s article, I am going to assume that all architectural drawings are correct and serve their purpose of conveying intent, scope and quantity. When I graduated from architecture school in 199[mumble-mumble], computers were not that prevalent. I should know, I am a structural engineer.

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Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng (Transcript)

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Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? I loved architectural school, but I also know there’s times where you hate it. So 2011 through 2010 starting to crawl out of the bad economy. Start Transcript. It’s simple to do.

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