Recently I was approached by a colleague looking to build some LEED homes to be considered for the role of architect.  As I’m busy with other projects right now, I had to decline and he asked me if I could recommend any other women architects. I’m sad to say I was stumped!  Many of the [...]

Architects have a reputation for spending their client’s money to live out their design fantasies.  Admittedly, there’s a reason for this reputation.  It happens. This is a big problem and it’s one we in the design industry need to address.  This reputation has led to our marginalization.  No wonder architects have little clout when it [...]

So stop expecting to get a great result when you cut out the architect/designer. I’ve noticed in residential remodeling that many people decide to save money by not hiring an architect/designer and instead rely on a contractor alone. They expect a contractor to suggest solutions that will look good, perform well and be healthy for [...]