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The Architect's Questionnaire: Daniel Toole

Portland Architecture

Spring break that year, a few students and I traveled on a shoestring budget around France by train and bus to all the major projects of Corbusier with many adventures in between that I will always remember. I learned a lot about him while studying at U of O and working with Cava and other local architects.

Architect 236
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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

In this article, Zahid brings his unique perspective to bear, as he has a degree in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (as a former student of mine), and a degree in Architecture from Cornell University. View fullsize. View fullsize. There are many different types of engineers involved in the building industry.

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Prepared to Change

Landscape Architecture Magazine

So, our school only has 65 students now. One of the problems we have in Vermont—and I’ve worked since 1978 pretty much throughout the state, and it doesn’t really change—is that because of the way our environmental permitting is set up, we tend to look at things on a project-by-project basis. That’s kind of the issue that we’re facing.

Landscape 106
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LCC Health Professions Building

SW Oregon Architect

Lane County voters passed a general obligation bond in May 2020 to fund the project, as well as assortment of campus-wide improvements addressing classroom needs, safety and accessibility deficiencies, workforce retraining, and Career Technical Education. Mahlum further broke the 40-foot grid down to three sections of 13’-4”.

Building 207
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A Guide to Successful Recruitment at Your Architecture Firm (Part One)

EntreArchitect

Although you might be ‘Boxing’ currently at a ‘Flyweight Level,’ procedures for Payroll, PAYE, and Health & Safety will be no different to ‘Heavyweights!’ Whilst the Agency accommodate Pay and Government PAYE Contributions, this route can effectively ‘Derail’ your structure of Hourly Rates and Charges, unless budgeted for in advance!

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American Icon or Chief Offender?

Community Architect

As a student and young father I lived in apartments as well. It often controls for maximum height and putting another factory in wouldn't have been permitted either, but a bar or a car repair shop was ok. I’ve lived in fear for years that houses in this neighborhood would be cut up into student apartments or converted to frat houses.

Zoning 94
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Ultimate Guide: Architecture Marketing and Digital Marketing for Architects

Architecture Quote

Permit nightmares: fastest ways to get those pesky permits. In architecture, it’s especially important for safety, saving time, reducing miscommunication, and reducing waste. Many architecture companies source information gathered by larger firms or governments to talk about their market potential and clients.