It’s that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is rough since they are sooo particular – but that’s why we’re here. Now in its 11th … [Read more...]
A Proper Desk for an Architect
I'm not proud of it but I probably sit at my desk at least 10 hours a day ... conservatively. And now that I am back working from home all the time, that number is starting to creep up even higher. I … [Read more...]
047: Apps for Architects
Architects are using technology more and more and with each passing day, more of this technology is available from the comforts of your cellphone or smart tablet. Are there applications out there that … [Read more...]
Interior Steel Wall Panels
There is a detail we have in our cabin project that I am anxious to see built. Within the two-story stairwell along the main wall, we are cladding the surface with 16 gauge steel plating. I get all … [Read more...]
Residential Architecture 101: Wood Veneer
Setting out to create a Residential Architecture 101: Wood Veneer entry on wood seemed like an obvious topic to cover - although I haven't been focusing on this series in a while. The first post was … [Read more...]
Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs
We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced. SIPs are a high performance building system where the interior structural portion of the … [Read more...]