“Redlines” is the word used by architects to reference the red ink that is used to mark up corrections that need to be made on architectural drawings.
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Architects use 3D printers to explore ideas and for the last two weeks, we have been experimenting with the process for one of our residential projects.
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Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there? We can all aspire to Design Better.
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Is the education of architecture school about the big ideas or the technical details? This is a question that has been on my mind quite a bit lately. So what should be the focus of the collegiate architecture school system?
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Here are the top 4 critical skills a person should have to experience success and satisfaction as a practicing architect.
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It is time to focus our attention on the wayfinding devices of architectural drawings – today we are talking Architectural Graphics 101 – Symbols
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I was having a conversation with some academic colleagues the other day and we got on the subject of knowledge versus tools. The basic idea of this chat was about what students should be learning during their architectural education. Which of these two ideas is more important or should take emphasis in the education of students?
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When developing architectural skills, should you focus on a specific area of expertise or do you attempt to do it all? Ep 075: Should Architects Do It All?
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How many of you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books from your childhood? Go the Cave … Return to Camp? This “concept” works in Design as well.
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There are a handful of moments in a person’s professional life that really make an impact, and today we are discussing “Architectural Memories That Matter”
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