Low-Rise Curtain Walls
Architectural details of a low-rise curtainwall and and overview of the use of curtainwalls.
Design Strategy Tool
An Architect’s tool for gaining a quick grasp of the project requirements.
Truck Docks
Many building types could benefit from a dedicated receiving area with a truck dock.
Pre-Design Cost Estimating
The big secret to good cost estimates is revealed and a method of estimating construction costs without drawings.
Frosted Glass
Using frosted glass in an architectural design. Examples and process outline.
The Table Of Contents Tool
Ways to use your specification Table Of Contents as a tool.
Finish Key
A technique that allows for real specificity.
Site Analysis
A Site Analysis is a tool for maximizing the opportunity that your project represents by telling you up front which paths of site development will lead to achieving your goals.
Masonry Coursing - Concrete Block
Concrete Block bond doesn't seem like something that needs much thought, but there are many ways to avoid a utilitarian appearance.
Here's Everything I Know About Masonry
A brief introduction to considerations when designing with masonry.
Pitch Pockets
Pitch pockets are one of the things that give flat roofs a bad reputation. Do it right.
Rooftop Equipment Screens
Rooftop Equipment Screens can salvage aesthetics from the eyesore of RTUs. Rooftop Equipment Screen example and details.