We speak, but we also write poetry. We whistle, but symphonies resound. We can eat a protein bar or a seven course meal. Our needs do not limit our desire. That is true of making things. The places of instinct, the nest, the burrow, the anthill, do everything needed, they solve the problem, but they […]
Architecture Is Human: Part III – Context: The Cauldron
We are all somewhere. None live solely in our minds, or on the glowing screen you are seeing here. We all have a context, an origin point, a place. Humans are not satisfied with instinct, they create. Everything is made in a place. That place is where the needs and desires of those who wish […]
Weaving international work into your architecture career
Tips on how to get global By Lucas Gray Working internationally is often a mystery for practitioners, but it doesn’t have to be. As an attendee of architecture school in Canada and the Glenn Murcutt Masters Class in Australia, and a designer who has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, and the US, I’ve strived […]
The Six Layers of a Healthy Referral Strategy
It’s safe to say if a healthy, fully functioning referral strategy has six layers, there’s a good chance you’re missing one or two of them (or maybe more). When I say a healthy and fully functioning referral strategy, I mean that you’re producing the desired results of referrals received that isn’t left to chance and […]
Architecture Is Human: Part II – History: The Other Gravity
Every second passes, and there was a before, now and after. Unrelenting. Unchanging. On every thing we see, hear, taste and touch. Time is universal. It is so pervasive, so overwhelming, that we often simply ignore it. We want to live forever. We want to freeze time. We revel in the past, we want the […]
Architects Adapt to ‘Big Data’
People produce data, lots of it & Big Data can capture it, all of it. Imagine a new school or community development that can help plan itself with information collected from Big Data. Gone are the days of taking surveys and sharing your zip code at check-outs in physical stores as a way to predict […]
Work From Home: transition steps for architects and designers.
For most service-based businesses the prospect of working from home might feel overwhelming and frankly quite scary. The increasing uncertainty and anxiety about the personal dangers from the epidemic and its impact on the economy will make the challenge of adjusting to these work changes even greater. In this article I cover strategies that you […]
Architecture Is Human: Part I – The Humanity of Making Things
Architecture only exists in humanity. Burrows, hives, nests and anthills are creations of instinct, not design, despite their exquisite beauty. Humanity is distinct from all other life on earth because, for us, instinct is inadequate. So it is with architecture. Outcomes in architecture are twofold. First, like the designs of instinct, any building must protect […]
What Is Your Favorite “F” Word
Yes, you read that correctly. As a Sandler Trainer, my favorite F word is FUDWACA. Yes, FUDWACA, but more on that later. We have all heard the term 30-second commercial or elevator pitch. We all most likely have a few different versions, depending on our audience. The 30-second commercial is not a new technique. It has been […]
Leadership – Is it Common Sense?
by Greg Burke, FAIA, NCARB Is there such a thing as common sense leadership. Quoting Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, “…the short answer is yes! The long answer is Hell Yes!” In previous articles we have looked at traits and styles of leadership. The main question about leadership is can anyone do it? The answer […]
Taking A Different Path
This post was originally published on the newsletter “A Better Built Environment.” You can check out other posts and subscribe for free here: https://blog.lucasgraydesign.com There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a […]
Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer
by Kari Sebern – Vector Collaborative It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required. Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. The International Residential Code (IRC) offers prescriptive design measures for basic foundation walls and footings. Small, punched […]
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