Stage & Theater Considerations
A few guiding principals for stage design for small-firm Architects.
Planning A Basement - Rule Of Thumb
Basements sound like a really good value - residential, yes; commercial, no.
Commercial Stair Layouts - Rule Of Thumb
Stairs can ruin the design budget. Early planning is the antidote.
Constraints - A Checklist And Questionnaire
There are always constraints in architectural projects. This is a way to uncover them early.
Stair Technical Considerations - Rule Of Thumb
An evaluation of things to consider when designing stairs.
Change Of Level Solid Railing
There are places where a low wall is appropriate at a change of level.
Toilet Room Layout Rule Of Thumb
Burned by wasted time on toilet room layouts - my solution - an architecture rule of thumb for toilet room layout.
Office Space Options
Architects have options when designing offices including a hybrid solution.
Zoning Analysis Tools
Zoning is an odd duck. Zoning is unique among codes because you might not be able to build. Period.
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.