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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists. The Creative Process for an.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings.

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

There is an architectural covered trellis on the front of the garage to help visually soften the appearance of the garage. i teach history of architecture and theory of archi in various institutes in india. im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam. but not a hardcore architecture office job yet very related to my field.

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KHouse Modern Progress Update | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

In addition, we made the deck both bigger AND smaller at the same time (that’s the kind of architectural magic we perform at my office). This rendered site plan still shows the vegetative roof – something that we were pursuing since this will be a LEED for Homes certified project. This is the latest and greatest site plan.