EntreArchitect Episode 524: Jared Banks – Sharing a New Paradigm for the Profession of Architecture
I was a guest (again) on the EntreArchitect Podcast. Check out my interview with Mark R. LePage.
Your first task when switching to BIM
When learning BIM, the first task is always the same, no matter what program you use or why you made the switch.
Shoegnome is ready to Grow
Shoegnome Architects is looking for freelancers and maybe full time employees.
I feel Guilty because it’s Fun and Easy
My design process stresses me out. Not because it doesn't work. No. It's because it does and it makes me feel guilty.
Online ARCHICAD Training by BIM6x
We need more online ARCHICAD training options. Take a moment to read about why Link Ellis and Chris Clark have created ArchiBoost.
ARCHICAD Solo has limitations, and that’s great
Back in January 2016, GRAPHISOFT introduced ARCHICAD 19 Solo to the North American market. In our market, ARCHICAD Solo replaces ARCHICAD STAR(T).
A Tale of Two Platforms
Folklore says that Bill Gates's magnificent residence on Lake Washington may have been, ironically enough, designed on a Mac.
I want this.
Shoegnome was nominated for the JDR Industry Blogger Awards, in the Best Blogger Architecture category. This post is about something more important.
The Wedge Between Us
One other pet peeve of mine is to hear architects
Is BIM making you a better designer?
Why aren't more people talking about BIM and design? How to design better. How to be a better architect. How to make beauty and art. How to be awesome.
Shoegnome Shortcuts for ARCHICAD 19
When I upgraded to ARCHICAD 19, I completely redid all my keyboard shortcuts for ARCHICAD. I suggest you do the same.
Here We Go Again
Jon recalls the transition from hand drafting to CAD and sees some frightening similarities to our current struggle with the shift from CAD to BIM.
AIA San Francisco is better than you local AIA Chapter
AIA San Francisco is better than you local AIA Chapter. But that's only half the post. The rest is about 99% Invisible and the Radiotopia Kickstarter Campaign.
Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD
Do you need to create Interior Elevations in ArchiCAD? Of course you do. We all do. Are you creating them in the best possible way? Watch this video and find out. Got something to add? Share your tips in the
Do you love your BIM software too much?
The recent announcement of Google killing Google Reader has me thinking about dead software, over specialization, and the dependence on software companies. My readers who use Autodesk products might feel a little uncomfortable for a moment
The Number One Reason for designers to learn BIM
Okay so perhaps if you're 100% going to retire in the next few years this doesn't apply to you. But if you plan on working for sometime yet, you need to get with the latest technology, you need to accept
A tale of Three (Capital A) Architects
Yesterday I wrote this other post. You might want to read it first. But you don't need to. In fact your ignorance of that discussion (amazing comments by the way), might help answer the riddle below. A tale of Three (Capital
Maybe Someday I’ll actually Design a Building and see it Built
That's what Architects are supposed to do, right? There's a big series of posts coming about this topic, but I wanted to foreshadow a bit and ask a question. If you were to give a two word description of the following
Little Clues
You say "you know what you're doing in ArchiCAD". You might not be the best, but you've got a really good system. You're fast and efficient. But how quickly can an ArchiCAD Expert tell if you're a good judge of
BIM Guilt: How many Ds are you doing?
BIM Guilt: the feeling that you aren't 'doing' enough to claim BIM. There is a perception that to qualify as someone doing BIM, you can't just talk about your 3D models. A mere three dimensions is pathetic. To matter, you better
Frustrating ArchiCAD Things That Need to be Changed: You
Okay that title is a little facetious. But you should expect that from me by now. There is a wonderful thread on LinkedIN that was started two weeks ago on the ArchiCAD Residential Designers Group. You need to be a member
The Sound of Doom, Reflections, and What’s Next
I figured out how to easily change the tag-line on the website. One more thing to experiment with. The Sound of Doom Stippling. If you've heard me talk about being an architect in the 21st century, then I've probably referenced this. I've
What’s your Horrible BIM blog name?
Rebranding and Evolution I've been spending a lot of time working on what's next with my career, my company and my writing. This year has been one of upheaval, risk, and experimentation. Remember the last two weeks? I think next week
I Quit my job this week. What have you been up to?
Seriously. After 4 1/2 years at SALA Architects, I've left to pursue other adventures. I left my very stable job. A job where my coworkers appreciated what I provided for the firm and would love for me to stay there forever.
Why isn’t your next job posting like this one?
A while ago I saw a job posting. Here are some highlights. If you could hire someone tomorrow, would your job posting look like this? Why not? Small, award-winning firm seeks licensed Architect/Project Manager. 60% multi-family housing, mainly for non-profit developers