Wire Glass

If you ever wondered what wire glass looks like up close, this is it...

Revit Tutorial on calculating Concrete Pours

I found this article fascinating. Good comments too.

California License fee increase

Anthony Lum,
I am opposed to the increase in fee. The stated reason for the increase is increased work imposed by the continuing education requirement. Added continuing education is not necessary to protect the public. The public is rarely harmed as evidenced by the few number of disciplinary actions taken by your office. Architects are already bound by law to design for accessibility. To require additional continuing education is a slap in the face of the profession.

Please rescind the fee increase and rescind the continuing education requirement.

Sincerely,

Architect
CA License Number

Here is an example of BIM showing mechanical structural and architectural elements.

Mira Costa College Creative Arts Building

I worked as the Job Captain on this building. It served as a replacement for several nondescript buildings that were suffering from structural damage. It is three stories and houses students for the fine arts and music programs.

Calculating Allowable Area

I came across this website. It can help you to see if you have a viable basis for adding area to a project under the IBC. Please note that it will not work 100% for the California Building Code because it does not have the amendments built into it. However it is a good starting point.

Breaking it down

Sometimes it doesn't take much to break up a boring space. Take a look at this article on how to make dramatic changes with only electrical tape and foam core.