The Problem with Architects
One of the things that has been the most disturbing to me since I graduated and joined the world of working architects is how little our craft seems to be understood in the United States, not to mention how little demand there is for architects to work on projects. There is a discussion raging [...]Post from: selophane.blogThe Problem with Architects

Fairfax Circle
[Image via The Library of Virginia.] There has been a number of posts recently online decrying planning moves by Fairfax City that have been seen as anti-pedestrian and pro-vehicle. I believe that Fairfax Circle is the perfect place for Fairfax to make some planning changes that can be both car and pedestrian friendly. As [...]Post from: selophane.blogFairfax Circle

Apologies for the interruptions
So one of my rules about writing for this blog is that I don’t write about details within my personal life. Well, to explain why I haven’t posted I need to break this cardinal rule. My world has been in a bit of flat spin these past few days. To understand why I need [...]Post from: selophane.blogApologies for the interruptions

Tuesday – Time for Links
I was not able to post anything yesterday, because I had a job interview. Now I present you my weekly links of interest. I have a new article on DC Metrocentric This one is a further exploration on my opinions of the Solar Decathlon. In case you missed it last week, I wrote an article [...]Post from: selophane.blogTuesday – Time for Links

Solar Decathlon
Today I headed down to the Solar Decathlon on the National Mall. While there I was able to tour 15 of the 20 homes. I was happy to see that the Mall was crowded with people braving the wet and cold to visit these houses, even if that meant that the lines for [...]Post from: selophane.blogSolar Decathlon