Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss

Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss

Most architects dream of having their own architectural firm – There are many reasons why this makes sense, but it isn’t the right path for everyone.

The post Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss at Life of an Architect.

Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site

Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site

For an Architect, being on the job site is a vital part of their work process, but job site visits are a series of obligations fraught with increased liability.

The post Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading Ep 071: Architects on the Job Site at Life of an Architect.

How Much Do Architects Actually Work?

How Much Do Architects Actually Work?

How much do architects actually work? If you are thinking about being an architect, is this something you should be concerned with?

The post How Much Do Architects Actually Work? first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading How Much Do Architects Actually Work? at Life of an Architect.

Ep 067: Ask the Show

Ep 067: Ask the Show

Should architects date one another? How do you get your first client? Your greatest challenge? We answer your questions today on Ep 067: Ask the Show.

The post Ep 067: Ask the Show first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading Ep 067: Ask the Show at Life of an Architect.

2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas

2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas

It’s barely 2021 and I am so full of bad ideas. This is the time that people generally sit around and evaluate their life, I’ve decided to think about things I probably won’t be doing this year.

The post 2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading 2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas at Life of an Architect.

My Favorite Architecture Books – 2020

My Favorite Architecture Books – 2020

I wanted to share with others the books I am buying, or the ones I own and enjoy since I so rarely write any blog posts about my favorite architectural books in my collection.

The post My Favorite Architecture Books – 2020 first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading My Favorite Architecture Books – 2020 at Life of an Architect.

Ep 065: The Hypothetical Show

Ep 065: The Hypothetical Show

It takes 5 people to answer 3 questions on this, The Hypothetical Show. Three questions of varying degrees of absurdity are discussed, but all will brighten up your Holiday week.

The post Ep 065: The Hypothetical Show first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading Ep 065: The Hypothetical Show at Life of an Architect.

How to Detail a Snowman

How to Detail a Snowman

It’s hard to believe that the Christmas Holidays are upon us and I haven’t shared with you my profound “How to Detail a Snowman” knowledge … mostly because I don’t have any since I live in Texas. Since I have a can-do attitude, I am going to share with you a little side project I was working on last week that involves the drawing of a snowman.

The post How to Detail a Snowman first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading How to Detail a Snowman at Life of an Architect.

Ep 064: A Day in the Life of an Architect

Ep 064: A Day in the Life of an Architect

Answering the question of what exactly does a typical day in the life of an architect look like is nearly impossible – but we are going to give it a go. Typical days for an architect vary wildly and are more often than not a reflection of your role, where you work, the market sector, the size of the firm, and how far along in your career you have journeyed.

The post Ep 064: A Day in the Life of an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect.

Continue reading Ep 064: A Day in the Life of an Architect at Life of an Architect.

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul

Renovating my house has not been awesome for so many reasons, but slowly and surely we are getting someplace with it all. The most recent item to be added to the “mostly” completed list is my fireplace. Let’s make this clear right from the beginning – I despise my fireplace in the way that Harry Potter despises Voldemort … it is absolute and with malice.

Continue reading Fireplace Renovation – The Long Haul at Life of an Architect.