The Artichoke

The Dream Project

I really enjoy looking at Architecture. That is probably a good thing since I spent most of my life knee deep in it. Actually, it more like neck deep. When I get my new Architecture magazines, I look at the pictures (unlike other magazines where I read the articles). There is always something inspiring about them. I’ve done some projects, that I feel is really good about, I’m just not egotistical and work in creating the clients vision.

The Sketching the Sketch

I started off on the drafting board during my first job in 1983. About 4 years later our office received its first CAD system called RUCAPS. It was a hybrid of CAD and todays BIM. The system was so complicated, that the office had to hire one of the programmers from Seattle just to make the $100,000 investment worthwhile. I’ve been working on the computer since 1984 and started on some early systems, including RUCAPS. But my real move to CAD happened in 1988 with AutoCAD.

The Artichoke’s Life

Shortly after I received my Architectural license, my daughter made a joke and called me an Artichoke. I know where she picked it up, but it was funny, and I still refer to it today. While being an Architect is a serious business, I always try to interject some humor throughout the day. I’ve been in the business for almost 40 years and dedicated to the simple truth of understanding construction sciences. I started this blog over 4 years ago and it has been idle ever since 2021. With the new format at iSCS, I thought it was time to ressurect it and share some past articles and new ideas.