Subscribe Via: Email | RSS | Twitter Pages: Contact Us | About
Thoughts on design and small business.
I took a small break to work on remodeling my office. I’m back and ready to continue the series on my design process. If you’re interested, check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. This next phase is where you take the suggestions that your client has made to the original concept [...]
“Your opinion counts, unless I don’t agree with it.” Yes, I’ve heard this one before. Talk about choosing your words wisely! This is a craft that I work on constantly. At every meeting, phone conversation or e-mail, I try to give the best opinion I can. Here are some things that go through my mind when [...]
How many square feet is your project? As simple question you say, it’s AxB=C and other geometry equations we all learned in the 4th grade. But what if your project is going to be leased out? Or owned as condos, but have common spaces? Do elevators count? Commercial spaces can have complex considerations for dividing [...]
When it comes to craftsmanship, how much is too much? Is there a limit to the precision one can expect on their project? Seeing a paint stroke or maybe a gap in wood work, when does it become a do-over? When do you accept it as a standard tolerance in construction? Perfection Perfection is unobtainable. [...]
I grew up in the Washington DC area, a metro area blessed with a well funded transit system. As a kid I could take a bus or subway into DC. I grew up a few blocks from the deepest subway station in the US, I used all the time. When I skipped school I didn’t [...]
I realize there may be some confusion about what an architect…is. I thought this post would help shed some light. At least, I’ll go over some generalities about us! Rich HA! I’m laughing as I type this out. But, I’ll get people wondering why I drive a pickup truck. “Where’s my BMW?” So far from [...]
Marc LeVine: Dave - I just came upon your blog post and am thrilled with the resource you have...
Matt Falco: Tom, you’re one funny guy. Anytime you wanna redo my photo, I’m game. But...
Tom: How about that we work for free? How many times have we heard, “We’re only...Matt Falco: Tom, Aaaahhhh Yeeaahh! At least the ones I know…Tom: Interesting article. Are MEP players the engineers that have a way with the ladies?Copyright © 2010 - Blueprint for Design - All Rights Reserved | Log in
0
Comments
Add