HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR CONSTRUCTION LOAN FUNDS RELEASED—BIG CHUNKS OR LOTS OF LITTLE PAYMENTS? Honestly, the milestone system feels like it was designe...

That’s the truth. Sometimes the most elegant solution is the simplest one. I’ve designed spaces where wireless just couldn’t compete with a cable, esp...

WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? That’s always bugged me too—early adopters get left out in the cold. It’s like being punished for think...

Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot River rock with pavers really does add an organic texture that’s hard t...

DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I’ve run into the same issue, and it’s honestly baffling how inconsistent th...

That hits close to home. I’ve had projects where “interpretation” meant three different plan reviewers gave three different answers. It can be a real ...

It's great to hear your experience validated the decision to go bigger. As an architect, I often see clients underestimate how valuable outdoor space ...

Yeah, digital's handy but there's something about scribbled notes and margin doodles that just sticks better. Had a similar thing happen—inspector's h...