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Do you really want to be an architect?

Life of an Architect

To help answer this particular question, I have written over 50 articles in the last 5 years that have the “ Do you want to be an architect ” tag on them. – SIDEBAR – “ What’s a tag? ” you ask? Sure it doesn’t hurt but let’s pull the curtain back and be honest here for a minute.

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AEC Cares - projectChicago | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Reed Construction Data reached out to officials in Chicago to find an appropriate project. Reed then called on the architecture, engineering and construction community in the Chicago area, including the AIA, and the project’s pro-bono design team was created. But, there’s more.

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You should say 'Yes' more often | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

This last week I was in Chicago for the American Institute of Architects National Convention – I arrived around 1:00am Wednesday morning (my first seminar was 6 hours later) and I left Sunday at 9:00am to drive to northern Wisconsin to meet with some new clients. But what’s wrong with comparing yourself to the best?

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An Electrician's Bag | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Need to bend an offset using a Chicago-type bender? Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Bags , Materials and Products Materials , Products Surviving Architecture School Christmas Cards from Famous. Experienced tradesmen and novices alike reference this guide. How many #12 wires can fit in 1 inch conduit?

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Memories from the Architectural Studio | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Memories from Studio / Memories from Studio People who didn’t attend architectural school don’t understand juries. Always look for the positive architectrunnerguy Amazingly during my whole 5 years of architectural school (Va. And looking back I think I probably had a better school experience for it.

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Book Reviews: Robert Moses and Harry Weese - Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Chicago architect Harry Weese may be best known for his masterpiece the Washington DC Metro system stations, whose beautiful barrel vaults form some of the grandest civic spaces of the 20th century. I credit that early exposure to their successes in school. I just wish more parents realized it – or made the time to do it.

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To Delete or Not To Delete. | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Paul Coates Bob, If you want, I could send a couple of my family members from Chicago to pay these bad eggs a visit. And just so you know, we value your insights so much that we have referred high school/college students to your blog to get a taste of the “Life”, so carry on, Sir! Probably easier to just hit delete though.