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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

This picture was taken to record the gap between the vertical sheathing on the exterior wall, and the horizontal decking that makes up the roof. If you are really observant, you know where I’m standing. This means we don’t have to carry a massive cantilevered load … always a financial win.

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A Day in the Life of an Architectural Intern

Life of an Architect

We knew that the bulk of the main and upper floor air handling was contained in a low roof that we were “planning” to turn into an out-door deck. In the end it seemed that all parties came to a solution that would allow for an outdoor deck and a proper air supply. 9:25pm CST “Welcome to Dallas.

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Estate Project – Preston Hollow

Life of an Architect

Two of them are commercial projects, which should be fun because I typically don’t talk about the commercial work we do here all that often, and the third one is a massive addition/renovation project to one of the premier estate properties here in Dallas. The existing house that we are working on is built like a commercial building.

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