The site visits I’ve done as an architect have changed throughout my career, depending on the projects I’m working on—and how much travel they require. Right now, I’m focused mostly on single-family remodels and ADUs (accessory dwelling units), which means my “office” is occasionally someone’s home: sometimes mid-construction, sometimes before anything has started. Recently, my…
Work Travel
The Reality of the Traveling Architect: How Much Do Architects Really Travel for Work?
Movies make architecture look glamorous and mobile, but most architects aren’t jet-setting designers. From construction site visits to remote work realities, here’s what travel really looks like in the profession and how much architects travel for work. There’s Something About Mary Do you remember the movie There’s Something About Mary? I was in high school…
The Value of a Solo Travel Sabbatical: How Four Months in Europe Changed My Life
After a decade without a real break, in 2018 I took a four-month solo travel sabbatical to travel through Europe, and it changed me in ways I never expected. In this post, I will go into what led up to the trip and how solo travel helped me reset, grow, and return to work stronger….
Why am I starting a blog NOW?
I’ve wanted to start a blog about architecture and travel for years, and after new inspiration at the AIA Conference in Boston, I’m finally beginning. This space is where I’ll share my perspective as a San Francisco–based architect and traveler, and hopefully connect with others along the way. A Travel and Architecture Blog? Blogs are…