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This last tip is the one that I know will receive the most eye-rolls yet it is the most effective career building tool. Informational interviews are the “wolf in sheep’s clothing” because it is an interview, however there is not the pressure of an immediate employment decision to be made. I’ll explain……

This is an intriguing house by Thomas Phifer + Partners. Titled the Long Island House, it seems to take on similar attributes to that of the ocean which it looks out toward. Each defined space is somewhat different in shape, but ultimately emanates from a fluid motion of form. Interesting that in plan you wouldn't know this free-form structure from a more minimal approach to home design; it reminds me that…

Robert Harvey Oshatz built a tree house in the forests of Portland, Oregon. Designed in 1997 and completed in 2004, the Wilkinson Residence is in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Built on a steep sloping lot, the living space…

I must admit upfront that I've never been admitted to a rehabilitation center for physical or mental reasons. I have, however, known quite a few people that have been in need of such facilities. The individual is typically put in a predicament where they are no longer able to function effectively in their natural environment, and so they come to these facilities to regain that ability. This is where the…

This is a great idea for a house by JDS Architects. The basic idea is that while each room of the house is a separate entity, they collectively create a beautiful common space at the center. One of the many problems that contemporary housing design has faced is associating accessory rooms effectively with the other activities in the home. The result is decreasing interactivity and increasing isolation. This…

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