From the Architect’s Desk
First things first.
On 14, Nov 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
Triage. The act of first things first. Also known as strategic thinking. Or as Wikipedia defines it:
AIA, LEED AP, RA, CKBD, OMG, HUH?
On 01, Nov 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
Alphabet soup, right?
I was recently asked by a colleague how to distinguish between these design professional designations.
Porticos and Entryways
On 25, Oct 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
Entryways, porches and porticos, oh my!
We can do that!
On 03, Oct 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
To many homeowners hiring an architect is an all or nothing proposition.
A Living-Kitchen
On 25, Sep 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
Correct. Not a typo. One word: “Living-Kitchen.”
The Value of Hiring an Architect
On 23, Aug 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
If you are a university president, corporate CEO or a developer, you are required to hire an architect. The value of an institutional or commercial architect is understood and quite simple. Do you want a building permit? Hire a licensed architect– period. Read more…
How your Architect works
On 06, Jul 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
The idea of working with an architect may be a little scary for some first timers, but there’s no mystery to the benefit an architect can bring to your project.
Why Shower Doors?
On 09, May 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
I have been practicing architecture and specializing in residential design long enough to have seen several trends come and go.
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.
How to select the best Contractor.
On 22, Feb 2016 | In From the Architect's Desk | By lthomas
Every house needs a contractor, someone who will work on the project based on the architect’s design and build the design dream into reality.
