What I learned when two December deadlines taught me to see my work differently
How Toronto’s new zoning bylaw exposes our housing hypocrisy (and why gentle density might actually work)
Ever wonder if trusting your gut can lead to better design?
Feeling overwhelmed by endless todo lists? I created my happiness strategy in dealing with those endless lists by adding numbers next to them!
What looks like intensity to you might just be consistency to someone else. The difference isn’t in the work—it’s in how we see it.
These days everyone shares their struggles openly—I wish I’d done that a decade ago.
Editor’s Note (2025): This is an old post. The client’s building sold two years ago…
It is not just about money…although it is a significanct component.
Procrastination always seemed like laziness—until recently.
Why admitting your limits is what actually builds credibility
Choosing between Net Zero and Passive House isn’t about which is better. it’s about understanding what your building actually needs beyond the energy bills.
And why your “perfect” artwork might be working against you.
The portfolios that get rejected aren’t the ones with bad design. They’re the ones that look exactly like everyone else’s.
Some people only start things when they know exactly how they’ll end. As a former Type A planner, I get it. But what if I told you that life’s biggest breakthroughs happen when you begin without knowing the outcome? Our guest blogger tells you why.
Three questions changed how one developer thinks about hiring architects. The third question made him go quiet for a full minute.
The most expensive mistake in construction? Architects and engineers who only meet during crisis mode. Here’s what it’s really costing.
“Struggling to start your big project? Discover the surprising first step that every student overlooks—until now.”
A creative guide to Toronto summer activities that goes beyond the usual tourist spots.
Life Outside of Design Studio 