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Coffee With an Architect 41 Ideabooks
Admit it. You've always thought that designers were different than everyone else, haven't you? Maybe something about the way they see the world is slightly off? Perhaps it has something to do with the structure of their brains.... more »
by Jody Brown
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Blank page staring at you? Look it in the eye, then vanquish it in 10 only slightly meandering steps
Design projects can be challenging. And often the hardest part to overcome is the simple act of starting. So, I've developed these simple tips to help you break out of the cycle of procrastination and really start digging in. more »
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Architectural terms like "modern," "design" and "order" mean different things to different people, so let's break them down to their basic elements. more »
by Jody Brown
Here are a few simple graphics to quench your thirst for a well-designed life.
See what I did there? I know. I'm sorry. more »
by Jody Brown
Sometimes opposing forces can combine for a better end result. Sometimes not so much. more »
by Jody Brown
Architects are nothing if not romantic; here are a few special cards to prove it. Feel free to share the design love. more »
by Jody Brown
A new build or remodel, whether commercial or residential, can take many twists and turns between start and finish. A few diagrams may help. more »
by Jody Brown
Sometimes the path to a great design is not a straight line. more »
by Jody Brown
Cryptic notes on architectural plans and drawings lose their power to baffle with this decoding help
Architects are not fond of words. We're a visual bunch typically, but occasionally we need to add notes to our images to explain the concepts to others. I think it's safe to say that "noting up" our drawings is the least favorite task of all architects.... more »
by Jody Brown
On the 12 days of Christmas, what will architecture give to you?
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by Jody Brown
Your guide to spotting architects, interior designers, interns, contractors and homeowners in the wild. more »
by Jody Brown
Instructions for taking this quiz: Read the questions and answer quickly. Try not to think about your answers; just go with the first one that comes to mind for each. Then consult the answers at the bottom of the page to determine if you are or are not... more »
by Jody Brown
Designing a new home or renovating an existing home can be an ordeal. You'll probably experience a whole range of emotions during the process, from excitement, to confusion, to frustration, to exhaustion, to an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and... more »
by Jody Brown
Candy and Legos aren't the only things certain small people have brought to my architecture business
At the beginning of this year, I closed up my office space downtown and moved my architecture practice into the sunporch of my house. I'd been hitting the pavement to drum up work for the previous few years, and I was beginning to crack from the stress.... more »
by Jody Brown
I have a simple goal with all my work here at Houzz: to precisely and elegantly explain the design process to as many people as possible. So far it's not going well.
But maybe these Venn diagrams will finally shed some light on the subject. more »
by Jody Brown
