Previously, we explored the concept that most good architects are also skilled craftsmen, and frequently they spend their free time mastering side passions that lend themselves to honing their craft and skills as an architect, engineer, and designer of spaces. …
Not all space has to be created by making finite square footage. Architects understand that creating a space includes considering the emotional aspect of how it feels to be inside of a space. We all tend to like similar features: …
“Craftsmanship names an enduring, basic human impulse, the desire to do a job well for its own sake.”- from “The Craftsman” by Richard Sennet It has been argued that while art is subjective, craftsmanship is not. Craft is at the …
Small interiors are becoming more common in urban places. Making a small interior look large is one of the challenges facing architects and interior designers. Some designers use optical illusions to make space appear larger, while others use innovative technology …
For many, particularly young people entering the market and older people leaving the workforce, the American dream of a big house on several acres land can be a distant fantasy. And even for those who are living the dream, a …
Most people call to mind a childrens’ play structure when they think of a treehouse, however there is a growing movement of construction of livable treehouses as long-term dwellings that is similar to the tiny house movement. Due to housing …
An Architect can take on several key roles throughout the construction process – so you should be aware of the these different aspects. While generally hired to draft and design plans for complex projects, they are also capable of taking …
With recent interest rates going up, and many people’s buying power going down as a result, lots of potential homebuyers put their plans to purchase or build a new home on the backburner. Similarly with homeowners that already own property, …
If you are planning to renovate or build, a feasibility study is the first recommended step and is THE most valuable thing you can do in the planning stages of your project. Proper planning can help you avoid the #1 …
We all know the feeling of burnout that can come with our day-to-day routines. Traffic, pollution, deadlines, ringing phones, crowds, packed schedules… all of the daily stressors of living in the city plus occupational overload which many of us experience …
