Rants and Wisdom
The Importance of Drawing
On 11, Apr 2017 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Much of the practice of architecture has moved from the drawing board to the computer screen as technological tools replace pencils and tracing paper. However, sketching is an integral part of my work process.
In Defense of Books
On 17, Mar 2017 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Recently I began a series I’ve called “The Year of Architectural Understanding.” When I started to write the first essay in the series (about architectural styles and building terms) I began my process in my office in my personal architectural library. Read more…
What ever happened to “Architectural Lettering”?
On 23, Jan 2017 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
As far back as I can remember, one could identify an architect by his or her handwriting, or as it is called in the trade, “Lettering.”
The Big Three-Oh
On 21, Dec 2016 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Last year I wrote about the Winter Solstice and approaching the new year. And again it is time for that period of reflection about 2016 and looking into 2017.
Starting something new, again
On 15, Dec 2016 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
I have been suffering from “Imposter Syndrome.” You know, the feeling/fear when you are convinced that you don’t know what you are doing and at ANY MOMENT you will be found out for the imposter, the rookie, the beginner that you are sure, deep down inside, that you are.
A Mr. Potato Head House?
On 27, Oct 2016 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Among the crazy things I see happening in residential real estate (like supersized houses) there is the creation of what I fondly call “Mr. Potato Head” houses.
Ouch!
On 24, Aug 2016 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Sometimes it really hurts to be an architect. Most often it is the poor design. Sometimes it is in the construction details.
Everyday moments of truth.
On 13, Jul 2016 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
I am a newbie to social media. I was born in the Baby Boomer years, and learned to draft and letter and do construction documents by hand. Here’s the catch, the only reason that I am involved in any way with “social media” is my eldest son—a ‘techie’, communication digital media guru. So, yes, I am an #ArchiMom and proud of it.
Clutter!
On 01, May 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk, Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
In honor of Mother’s Day, I have decided that it is way past time for me to write an essay about clutter.
Between the Winter Solstice and the New Year
On 31, Dec 2015 | In Rants and Wisdom | By lthomas
Recently we passed the Winter Solstice. It is a day that I relish. I feel renewed. Days will get longer and I feel a promise of good things to come with the longer sunlight.
