There’s a moment, usually somewhere between lacing up your boots and stepping out of the car, when it hits you: this is real!!! That set of drawings you’ve been sketching, modeling, and tweaking late into the night? It’s ACTUALLY GETTING BUILT! Holy crap. Your first site visit as a young architectural designer is equal parts […]
When most people think about door locks, they picture a simple doorknob with a key. Turn the knob, the door opens. Turn the key, the door locks. But once you move beyond a typical home and into offices, schools, apartments, or public buildings, locksets become far more specialized. That is where lock functions come in. […]
You open Revit thinking today is a “small update day.” Next thing you know, your client has emailed asking you to rework the casework because they decided to change the owner‑provided kitchen equipment. Three hours later, you’re checking clearances against new cut sheets, chasing down the plumbing engineer to make sure they know floor drains […]
If you work in architecture long enough (and honestly, not even that long) you will be criticized. Your drawings, your ideas, your emails, your details, your timelines. Sometimes gently. Sometimes… not so gently. Criticism can sting, especially when you care deeply about your work (which, if you’re in this profession, you probably do). The challenge […]
If the words building code make your shoulders tense up a little, you’re not alone. For many architects, especially early in their careers, codes feel overwhelming, rigid, and intimidating. They’re often introduced as something you “check at the end” or something someone else will catch. But here’s the truth: building codes aren’t a side quest. […]
I’m so happy you’re here, reading this post. This business has been in the works for a long time and I’m very excited to finally be here to help you. These blog posts are meant to provide value to you as you navigate and excel in your career. They will most likely be messy and […]
