Ten years ago, I started this blog. It’s been a decade of blogging. I wrote my first blog post just before I left to get my TEFL (teach English as a foreign language) certificate in Costa Rica. To quote my past self, “I am not… Read More »A Decade of Blogging: Reflecting on the Journey
Mastering the Tools of Architecture To succeed in architecture school and the profession, you have to not only learn how to make architecture, but also learn how to master the programs that aid in idea generation and project visualization. Luckily, there’s a multitude of platforms… Read More »My Software Learning Odyssey: Mastering the Tools of Architecture
I recently stumbled upon a thought-provoking blog post that resonated with my own reflections on the principles of Post-War Reconstruction and inspired me to write a similar piece. The blog was written by Lebbeus Woods and it is titled, “War and Architecture.” Who is Lebbeus… Read More »Architectural Insights: Exploring Lebbeus Woods’ Principles of Post-War Reconstruction
I never imagined I’d go to Kentucky. From Wednesday the 22nd to Saturday the 25th of February, I was in Lexington, Kentucky for an architectural field trip to explore its architectural treasures. I haven’t been on a field trip since I was in middle school and… Read More »Exploring Kentucky’s Architectural Treasures
This book gives an eye-opening account of the role architecture and the built environment have played in Syria as well as showing what some people have to go through to survive. At the time of the book, the author Marwa Al-Sabouni is a young architect… Read More »Book Synopsis: The Battle for Home – The Vision of a Young Architect in Syria
What is the difference between a building and architecture? According to my sister, “Ummmm I don’t know, building seems just more straightforward, but architecture is more artful?” My other sister thinks that, “a building is of physical structure whereas architecture is more of an abstract… Read More »What is the difference between a building and architecture?
In a few hours I will be leaving for Spain to embark on a new journey as an English teacher abroad. I have had an amazing summer and an amazing time at home these past two months with friends and family. I leave JFK tonight… Read More »Hours until Departure