Mar 262 minCovid - 19These are unique times. Covid-19 has impacted the world unlike anything since the Spanish Flu of 1917 where 500 million people were infected and somewhere be...
Dec 11, 20193 minWhat is Architecture?When I was a kid, our lounge room had the most outrageous green paisley wallpaper. Very bright colours and with big paisley swirls – maybe 20 to 30cm high. T...
Dec 3, 20192 minYou Know you're an Aussie when....The British newspaper, the Daily Mail recently posted their list of what qualifies you as an Aussie. I assume the list was a little bit of a dig at us, howev...
Dec 1, 20192 minThe Gambler's FallacyOn October 18 1913 in the Monte Carlo Casino during a game of roulette, the ball fell in black 26 times in a row. Assuming that the ball couldn’t possibly co...
Sep 23, 20192 minThe Unwritten Laws of LifeLaw of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee. Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, b...
Sep 22, 20193 minUnderstanding WindowsWindows are vital to the performance of any building. They are a critical design element that allow natural light and ventilation into a building. They also ...
Sep 19, 20192 minThe 80-20 PrincipleMost of what you do has little impact on your results. A vital few things you do create nearly all your results. If you improve the vital few, you can easily...
Sep 16, 20192 minOptimism BiasWe all plan for the future, whether it’s a large construction project or a small job around the house. But why do they always take longer and cost more than ...
Jun 24, 20192 minwhat is your ‘primary focus’?Wendy and I were on a recent getaway to the Hunter Valley when we found our way to the boutique Piggs Peake Winery. Over an enjoyable morning of conversation...
Jun 22, 20192 minI. M. Pei - The LouvreLast month saw the passing of the great architect I.M. Pei. He was 102. Pei designed many well known buildings and was recognised with multiple awards and ho...
Jun 20, 20192 minthe low rise medium density housing codeThe much debated Medium Density Housing Code is back in the headlights. Touted as addressing the ‘missing middle’, the proposed code was introduced in April ...
Jan 21, 20164 minFive Myths About ArchitectsThe following is a story by Maya Anderson which has appeared in The West Australian, https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/lifestyle/a/30609776/five-myths-about-...