features
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School (redux-part 2)
This is part 2 in a 4 part series. You can see the first post here. In this second post, I will be exploring the next set of 5 principles in 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School that really resonated with me.
(19) Draw Hierarchically.
When drawing in any medium, never work at a “100% level [...]
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Visual or Photographic Alphabet»
Earlier today, Kelly showed me a photo from a catalog that had someone’s named spelled out in letters from photographs of various objects. I immediately thought it would be a fun project to do for Cooper and sketched out a couple examples from alphabets I pulled off the web. Obviously, it will be more fun [...]
Commuter Observations»
Like many Americans, I have a mostly uninspired commute to and from work every weekday. I typically spend my commute relaxing to music, catching up on the news, or in silent contemplation of something that may be on my mind. The actual environment or surroundings of my commute have become habitual. Recently, I decided to [...]
5 dangerous things you should let your kids do»
I know this one is a bit old, but I was reminded of it today by a colleague. Tully Gever gives a great 10 minute talk at TED about the value of kids doing seemingly “dangerous” things. I couldn’t agree more with the points he makes. Kids need to be taught the value of engaging [...]
Sewing 101»
Sewing is a skill that I picked up a long time ago, and I’m not sure exactly how or when I learned it. I can say, without a doubt, that it is a fabulous skill that comes in handy all the time. Sewing is one of those physical activities that I really do take joy [...]
build your own modular dwelling»
Now that spring is upon us, my desire to build a Blazona MD 100 in the backyard as a studio has been rekindled. The plans are only $35 at the ReadyMade Store, and the total build cost is only around $1,500. The build was featured a while back in issue 10 of ReadyMade Magazine. Its [...]
television
Mad Men, Season 2»
Hooray. Mad Men is back on again, and I finally caught the first episode of season 2. If you have watch this show before, then you probably already know what happened. I’m looking forward to another season of getting into the psychie, behavior and norms of these 1960’s ad men and the people in their [...]
local
Jim White in Pittsburgh»
I was very excited to find out this morning that Jim White is going to be playing at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA a week from today on Friday, May 16th. Its also going to be broadcast live on WYEP. Jim White is probably one of my all time favorite living musicians. If you don’t [...]
books
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School»
I was perusing a colleague’s desk while I was waiting to chat with her and picked up a book she had lying around: 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School by Matthew Frederick. Its a great little book. Each point is demonstrated with both an illustration and description. It only takes a few minutes [...]
movies
Severance»
I recently watched Severance, which I put in my netflix queue based on a preview from another Magnolia Pictures movie.
Awash in blood and black humor, director Christopher Smith’s inventive horror flick follows a sales group — employed by an international weapons company — as they head for a team-building retreat at a remote lodge in [...]
music
Transnormal Skiperoo by Jim White»
I just got Jim White’s new album today, Transnormal Skiperoo, and I’m very excited. I’ve only had a chance to listen to it a few times. So, I’ll give you a more detailed review at a later date.
But for now, the album’s webpage has a great bio of Jim as well as a song by [...]
podcasts
WNYC - Radiolab»
Radiolab from New York Public Radio (WNYC) is a truly amazing show. It is currently in its fourth season and still worth listening to.
Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged [...]
games
games intro»
This is a place where I can discuss games and gaming in both digital and non-digital forms.
