Life of an Architect

JANUARY 17, 2016

Architectural drawings serve the obvious purpose of conveying specific information in a linear and direct manner. I also believe that they serve the additional purpose of letting everyone know that I take my drawings seriously and they had better take them seriously as well. That sounds serious, doesn’t it? I won’t go so far as to completely eliminate my ego as a contributor to my line of thinking, but since I haven’t actually drawn any of these drawings, I’m going to ad

Architecture 75

Architecture Contractor Construction Construction 75

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2016

A Most Important Habit for Success. Without any education in business basics, architects rarely understand the fundamentals of business success. Some months we have money left over and other months we struggle to pay each bill. For years, I ran my business with no real understanding of how to end each month with a profit. Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Firms Architect Management 52

A Detroit Architect's Journal

JANUARY 20, 2016

Part 11 of 13 in our journey from Timbuktu to Kalamazoo (Connecting Landmarks in Michigan and African History) The name Timbuktu invokes visions of gold and hidden treasure. One imagines long camel trains tracing a circuitous path through the sub-Saharan desert and arriving in a city thought from a distance to be a mirage. In reality, this vision isn't far from the truth.

Roofing 52

Roofing Cities Home Building 52