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The Relationship Between Architects & Engineers
05/06/2012
A number of good-humored jokes exist within our industry between Architects and Engineers, each side taking their turns poking fun at the other. In reality, the client needs both of these professionals, working closely together, to obtain a well-designed and functional project that meets her needs.
Cast Stone vs. Architectural Precast Stone
04/15/2012
It is a common misconception is that cast stone and architectural precast are completely different in their makeup.
What are the unique aspects of a project involving historic preservation?
10/18/2011
The practice of historic preservation is not just reserved to those buildings on the National Register.
Debut of Project Documentaries
09/30/2011
Have you ever seen an image of an architect's design but were left wanting for more? With our short project documentaries, we hope to give you just that. Check out our first in the series about the Bricktown Police Substation project.
Insulation: When you can't stand the heat
08/18/2011
Having a well-insulated building is one of the best things you can do. The more we heat and cool our buildings, the more money we spend, the more resources we consume and the more greenhouse gases we emit into the atmosphere.
At what point in my project should I involve an architect?
03/10/2011
While architects have been trained to design and detail buildings, they are also uniquely qualified to organize and plan a project.
Thomas' Influential Architectural Books & Resources
02/07/2011
While there are architectural styles I admire, the references used on a specific project are mostly driven by the project's requirements.
The Design Process
01/25/2011
Those who are not familiar with the architectural profession may incorrectly assume that the design of a project is a fairly simple thing, created almost immediately from the Architect’s vast ability to envision the completed creation (since everyone knows that Architects, after all, have vast mental and creative capacities…). All that needs to be done is transferring that vision onto paper in the form of the construction drawings. Well, it doesn’t really work that way.
What is the AIA and how does it affect you?
11/18/2010
Have you ever wondered what those acronyms behind our names mean? Does having AIA behind a person’s name mean he or she is a registered architect? Do all architects have AIA behind their name? Find out the answers here and sound incredibly smart at your next dinner party.
The Future of Accessibility & What it Means to You
06/03/2010
The ADA is not a building code, but rather civil rights law which is enforced by the Department of Justice (DOJ). However, many local jurisdictions and some states have adopted all or part of the ADAAG into their building code by reference...