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Ep 156: Build a Better House

We are discussing residential projects that focus on incorporating high value building science techniques with guest Steven Baczek. The post Ep 156: Build a Better House first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 156: Build a Better…

Ep 155: Optimism

The vast majority of practicing architects view the time spent practicing their craft as a calling, but what happens when you don’t want to get out of bed? Today we discuss the role of “optimism” in architecture. The post Ep…

Ep 154: Networking

Today we are tackling a topic that we have never covered before, not even a little. Imagine walking into a crowded room and not knowing who to talk to or what to say, a situation I have found myself uncomfortably…

Ep 153: Inspiration

Inspiration can come from many different sources – but can you actively seek it out when you are feeling like you are in a dry spell? The post Ep 153: Inspiration first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading…

Ep 152: Starting a New Job

When you are starting a new job, even you very first job, here are some tips that might make the transition a bit easier and potentially, more fruitful. The post Ep 152: Starting a New Job first appeared on Life…

Ep 151: Starting a Business

We are finally conceding to a request that’s been made a thousand times – do an episode on starting an architectural business – a topic that I have resisted for essentially 6 years, and I think I’ve finally broken. This…

Ep 150: Drawing Stuff

So here we are … Episode 150, and I am a little surprised that I made it this far into this Life of an Architect experiment, but due to the support and interest we have received over the last 6…

Ep 149: Moonlighting

This will be the 5th time in 5,209 days that I have put my opinions about taking on extra work outside of your normal job and typically during ridiculous hours of the day and night. This practice has come to…

Ep 148: Meetings are a Waste of Time

You check the time and realize that you have 4 minutes before your next meeting. Maybe it’s an internal meeting, maybe clients are coming in. Is it in person or online? Depending on how you answer those questions, time to…

AIA24 Conference on Architecture & Design

There are many reasons to attend the AIA24 Conference on Architecture & Design – camaraderie with fellow architects, a chance to reconnect with friends, recharge your creative batteries, and that I would like to meet you. The post AIA24 Conference…