Monthly Archives: July 2010

How to Select an Architect

Posted on July 25, 2010 by More Than Architects

Before you meet with an architect: 1. Carefully assess your needs: a. Approximate size and budget, b. Style preferences, c. Emotional requirements for the house. (Why are you building?) d. Emotional requirements for the working relationship.  (What type of personality … Continue reading →

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Why Is My Town Ugly?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by More Than Architects

In architecture school, student projects are reviewed in a group setting. Students attempt to defend their project to a panel of professors and an motley band of students. “Beauty” is a standard that is seldom applied or used as a … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by More Than Architects

What in the world would an architect blog about? Or, what what would an architect blog about that would make you care enough to check in now and then to see? Maybe house “geek” things like “it’s not easy being … Continue reading →

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