Being a recent transplant from the cool and wet climate of Seattle to the hot and dry climate of Las Vegas, the Architizer article by Ema Bakalova caught my attention. In her article, she writes about the challenges and the solutions for designing in the desert. The Desert Climate: The [...]
Chicago in January. If we have not experienced it we must all at least understand how bone-chilling cold it must be. We rush in from the street and a hit with a warm wall of air, it is the most wonderful thing in the world at that moment. But how [...]
I read a recent article in Fast Company (Architects Started Caring About What Their Buildings are Made From. That’s a Good Thing) and was excited to hear a voice talking about the importance of the architect’s influence beyond design. The current model* of the general architectural process is design (technical [...]
The Modern Portfolio. No, the more modern version. Over the past year or so the humble portfolio has started to change. In this video, I share three tips to update your portfolio for the modern age.
Stop Interviewing. We have been doing it wrong all this time. While the interview is a great way to get to know someone, to really understand the candidate's fit with your firm, you must start evaluating. This video shares a few tips for great evaluations.
Ace the Interview. When you are looking for a new job this simple phrase crosses your mind often. But how does someone "ace" the interview? Well, these three simple tips are a great place to start.
Architecture careers can develop in many ways. Below is the most common career path of an architect. Intern Project Architect Project Manager Director Principal Operations
Hybrid Work Policy. Last week I shared three reasons employees love a hybrid work policy. In this Design+Dialogue I share three reasons for the employer to love the hybrid work policy.
Do you have career FOMO? FOMO (the fear of missing out) is often thought of as a bad thing but for anyone interested in a career change, in this market, FOMO could yield great rewards. Do you want a more challenging job? Do you want more money, a better commute, [...]
Core Leadership Skills in Design are many but some are more important for success than others. In this week's design and dialogue I share four critical skills every design leader must master. I have another blog that goes more in-depth here.
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