Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Now in its 39th year, the AIA Dallas’s Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition - “KRob” as it is commonly referenced – is the longest-running architectural delineation competition in the world. For most of its history, KRob was a local competition for architects and renderers in the Dallas/Fort Worth region.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

Playhouses will be constructed and ready for delivery to Dallas CASA by July 30th where they will be installed for display and raffled off. On any day in Dallas County, there are nearly 2,000 children waiting for a safe place to live. On any day in Dallas County, there are nearly 2,000 children waiting for a safe place to live.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Today’s interior designer’s bag and contents: Courtney Price Dallas, Texas [ you can click on the image for a closer look] 1. Sometimes it’s just easier to point someone towards the actual product information that try to answer the question at some point down the road. Louboutin Tote 2. Nikon D5100 3. Sigma 18-50 lens 4.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

So far we have seen the contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Today we get to take a look inside the bag of Dallas based environmental graphic designer – Steve Jordan of Steve Jordan Design. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. Send to Email Address.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Our local Dallas station played music in those days and Dar Williams music were selections that I enjoyed, bought for myself and continue to listen to. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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APRIL 30, 2014

While I am being compensated, I only recommend products or services I may use or will use personally and believe will be good for my readers. What I might typically do in Dallas is most certainly a far cry from what gets provided in New York, or even London. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. Send to Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Randy began his career at ARDEX as a temporary Production worker in the Coraopolis facility, and was then hired on as a full-time employee. Due to Randy’s knowledge of not only the plant equipment but also the plant processes he helps train new guys in the plant on both equipment and OSHA policies.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

Thursday Tower of London Double Decker Bus ride Return to Dallas I should just point out that in this very last picture, I am actually in it … bottom left-hand corner. Other than the new Stonehenge visitor center, pretty much everything I looked at was old and dusty – we don’t have a lot of that here in Dallas.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Yes, it’s painful to spend up to $1000 an opening but I know I’m getting a quality triple pane product from a reputable national brand that will last 50 years + like the windows I’m replacing. –even if you guess the right product, you then have to guess the right color. BTW I do live in Minnesota.)

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FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I looked ahead at what the weather might be like - Not too bad, a little chilly but certainly not anything I haven’t been dealing with this winter here in Texas (yes, it does in fact get cold here in Dallas). Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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MAY 18, 2014

Designer : Steve Jordan – Dallas, Texas, USA Bio : Graphic Designer that often looks back and wishes I had majored in Landscape Architecture… I do a lot of meat smoking in the backyard… My approach will be to design a playhouse that I would like to have in my own garden. LOL can’t wait for the production.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 12, 2014

So here it is – my Tassimo T55, and what might end up being the ticket to my survival and, more importantly, to coffee infused, happy and productive employees. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. Yeah, maybe I do have a problem after all.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Early on in my career I became involved in my local AIA component – the Dallas Chapter AIA – and over the last 15 years I have served and chaired almost every major committee. In 2010, I was recognized for my efforts and was presented with the AIA Dallas Young Architect of the Year.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 25, 2014

I consider it part of the design challenge to design something that I can get built that has value and beautiful aesthetics – something that I would want in my own backyard – without having to ask the contractor to break the bank open to help me help Dallas CASA. It’s Texas … it’s hot here. Send to Email Address.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

Can’t wait to see the finished product. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Since most people are like me, I imagine that a flood will come in at the last minute. lancotf Looks great. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 13, 2014

Today is a good example – I am on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Chapter AIA – a position I volunteered to fill. But actually the down time of doing nothing is probably very productive because you’re not really doing nothing. Each person needs to make the decision which one should take priority and when.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

You want to see what products are being used or how they executed a particular detail? I met Alex Hogrefe last fall when he was a juror for the AIA Dallas Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition – he’s a pretty nice guy by the way. They’ll show you. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 29, 2014

Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? I try and keep things light and share a thing or two about what I think I know. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

I mentioned that we had 16″ diameter piers on this job – which isn’t all that common actually, at least not for residential work in Dallas. If Dallas had a rainy season, we would be in it. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

[for the record, I despise the word blog, I prefer the term "Outlets for Creative Interpretative Letter Arrangement"] About 30 minutes before I sat down to write this post, I received a phone call from a television production company who is interested in having me participate in a new program they are putting together. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Furthermore that 95% of my clients understand that i will be contacting them in the future so that i can send potential clients to see firsthand the completed product as well as have them talk about the process with the previous client and their experience. Then one day they asked me to take them off for privacy reasons.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Cheers from Dallas, Texas! Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Cheers from Argentina [link] Bob Borson Thanks Ayelen! link] Bridget Willard I like how you add in life skills that are applicable to everyone! Another great post.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

Finally, I should add that SIPs are more expensive as a product over traditional framing – HOWEVER – the cost becomes more comparable when you take into consideration that the house comes together so much more quickly. link] SLS Construction There are numerous ways of using SIPS just like there are numerous products.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

I will run my “ Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition ” once again and I have leadership roles in the Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects as Director of Communications and at the state level Texas Society of Architects as Chair of the Digital Communications Committee. 20% business development.

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APRIL 15, 2014

I read recently that Fort Worth is the most country city in the entire US and that Dallas is the least country city in Texas – and they are only separated by a 25 minute drive. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

I know it is the elephant in the room, but it seems like if the path to licensure includes an Autodesk product, we’ve just rolled over an accepted a monopoly. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Send to Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Fast forward 20+ years and here I am today; a partner in a terrific firm, a previous AIA “Young Architect of the Year” recipient, projects in my portfolio that I am proud of creating, leadership positions in my professional organization (Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects).

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