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How to Offend an Architect (And What to Say If You Want to Work With One)

heather · February 26, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Victorian facades in Noe Valley, San Francisco

There are a few phrases that can make architects silently cringe… and roll their eyes.  Most of them aren’t meant to be malicious — they usually come from simple misunderstandings about what architects actually do. Architecture isn’t just drawings or creativity; it’s about coordination, code compliance, liability, and guiding a project from concept to construction….

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Best Road Trip Stops Between Phoenix and Flagstaff: Sedona, Jerome, Prescott, Arcosanti & More

heather · January 21, 2026 · Leave a Comment

Granite at Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona, things to do between Phoenix and Flagstaff

The drive between Phoenix and Flagstaff along Interstate 17 can be done in less than two hours.  It is a scenic drive on its own, as you can watch the dramatic landscape change from desert to pine trees as you gain in elevation the closer you get to Flagstaff.  If you are looking to explore…

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Ten Years Later: What Studying for the AREs Taught Me About Myself

heather · January 21, 2026 · Leave a Comment

mood rise in Gashouse Cove in the Marina in San Francisco, evening run view

In the past few weeks, a wave of “Looking Back to 2016” posts have been popping up on Instagram, and it got me curious enough to scroll through my own archives. I didn’t find many photos, but what I did find was a reminder of just how transformative that year truly was. 2016 was the…

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Do I Really Need an Architect?

heather · September 25, 2025 · Leave a Comment

So you are thinking of remodeling, adding a deck, building an ADU, or even a brand new house, and you want to know… do I need an architect?  The answer is… it depends.  Read on to learn more about when an architect is needed, and how they can help you. Some of the links below…

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