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Archispeak #2: Architect as Juggler

In the latest episode of our casual conversation about the realities of working in architecture: We discuss the current state of being an architect versus the old days of the master builder, how architects can educate clients, the importance of sleep in our manic profession, and we begin to tackle

✱ Introducing the Archispeak Podcast

I've been pretty busy studying for my licensing exams but was able to carve out some time to start a new thing with a couple of other friends from Twitter. It's called Archispeak, and it's a podcast about architecture. No, we don't

✱ Modern Architecture in Minecraft

My son is way into Minecraft. He loves building things and that's his main motivation. We spent some time together the other day and worked on building a piece of architecture in it. We decided to build right over a waterfall and have glass floors. It's

Architecture is Personal

I loved this quote from Roman Mars on the 99% Invisible Podcast, #67 - Broken Window Architecture is personal. The strangest part of our interaction with the built environment is what can be so evocative and meaningful for you can mean absolutely nothing to someone else. If you have 11

✱ New Project Parti Diagram

I thought I'd share a parti diagram (this link is great by the way) for a new project I'm working on. We'll use this as a guide for future design decisions - it's basically the 'big idea'. As we start

This Is the Coolest Bridge I Can Imagine

This Is the Coolest Bridge I Can Imagine

Another example of innovative design. In other words: "HERE'S FREAKING TRAMPOLINE BRIDGE, PEOPLE!" ∞

✱ Construction Update - Poly High School

Here is a construction photo I made today and the comparative rendering of a similar view of the entry to a new aquatic complex at Riverside Polytechnic High School in southern California. You can see how far along the project is so far. It's turning out beautifully.The