Why is it important for all architects to gain construction administration experience at their office. From learning how to manage client relations to being able to fully envision yourself in your designs, learn more about the benefits of construction experience for architects.

There are plenty of apps and software that I use every day as an architect that I’ve found helpful in streamlining my day to day activities. From being able to work at home or while traveling to efficiently working through issues that arise during construction, the tools and apps that I’ll be sharing in this post have made my life as an architect manageable and more comfortable. Here are 25 apps and software that I would recommend to architects.

There are plenty of tools and devices that I use every day as an architect that I’ve found helpful in streamlining my day to day activities. From being able to work at home or while traveling to efficiently working through issues that arise during construction, the tools and devices that I’ll be sharing in this post have made my life as an architect manageable and more comfortable. Here are 25 tools and devices that I would recommend to architects.

Over the past 5 years, I’ve been eager to test and use Lumion to render all my architecture projects. I finally got my opportunity to test the latest Lumion Pro and use the software for the first time. With less than 2 months of experience with the software, I’ve been able to get beautiful renders, both still images and video, in a fraction of the time than other rendering engines I’ve used in the past! Here are 20 beginner tips for architects using Lumion Pro that I’ve put together based on my experience with the software.

After working on my first $10+ million project, I wanted to capture some of the lessons I learned in a blog post in hopes that it would help another architect in the world. There’s so much to learn from every project during the construction phase and these lessons will often change with the circumstances that we face. Here are the 10 lessons that I’ve learned from construction administration.

Are you an Architect who has been contemplating starting your own practice? After co-organizing and hosting a one day seminar called "Planning a Practice" for Architects in Buffalo, NY, I was able to learn the essential information and steps for starting, maintaining, and growing an architecture firm from an expert architect, attorneys, accountants, and branding/strategic marketer. Learn more in this summary article of the conference!

How do I go about writing a book based on a professional one day seminar that I hosted on starting an architecture practice? Learn more about my process of organizing and writing my first book in this post.

Have you ever thought about starting your own architecture website or personal blog? After becoming a licensed architect, I wanted to share my experiences and personal projects as an architect. I decided to start Journey of an Architect in 2016. Based on my trial and errors with running a blog and website, here are 10 tips to help you start your own.

After several months of waiting for Frank Gehry’s Masterclass to be fully released, I finally had the opportunity to go through all of the courses and learn from his experiences. Although his class is an overview of the various skills one needs as an architect, I found it to be very informing for both non-architects and architects at any point in their career. Among many others, here are 3 things that I gained from Gehry’s Masterclass.