Architecture Sounds Dirty

  So I just asked a simple question. “Are there any Architecture terms or phrases that sound unintentionally ….. ummm… dirty?” Yep, 12 hours later I had 150 responses. The internet is awesome. And, you guys are disgusting. So, here goes, I’ll list the terms I have so far. In fact, I’ll even include a pdf you can print and post … Read More

Alternative names for Architecture

Alternatives names for Architecture: Buildobfuscation Preconstruction musings Evilinear Spontaneous Justifications of Form Drawing Awesomptions Lessismoring Building permit application forms Turtleneckage Computer-Aided-Anguish Rectilinearsneers Repetitive dichotomy disorder Miessing Whiteboxing Corbursting Unmarketing Simplicomplication Lonlinesting Cantstruction Roofleakage Aaltoration Angstification Under-penning Financialignments Structuralonely Foundationalizations Grandgesticulates Ennui-lization Eyesorage Formalimitations Hierarchitecting Symmetryfallsinthewoods Trance-formation Louis Kahn The Artist formally known as Architecture . Feel free to add your … Read More

Re: employment inquiry

    Dear Architecture,   Thanks for your thoughtful note. Although we truly enjoyed your choice of stationary, as well as the cleanliness of the font (that was Helvetica wasn’t it?), we are currently not in a position to hire. Best of luck in your search,   Sincerely, The Economy . . . . swiss stamp from Karen Horton’s photostream … Read More

Missing: Architecture – Have you seen me?

. PLEASE POST!. And, send me a photo. First person to post it at the Architecture building at Yale gets a T-shirt. Jody { coffee with an Architect } photo from Lauren Manning’s photostream on Flickr (used under creative commons license)

The Craft of Architecture

It didn’t start out this way for me. When I was younger, I had an idea of what “Architecture” is – Architecture with a capital A. I held that idea in front of me throughout my career to serve as a guide, as I worked on my craft. To me, Great Architects were those that refined their concepts and details … Read More