Writings & Transcripts

The Importance of Traditional Architecture and the Dangers of the Proliferation of Sameness

The following is the transcript of a brief presentation that I recently made for a local historical society.   I believe that it is important to share and promote my beliefs and ideas, as these provide a framework for the context of how I have chosen to approach my profession.   I chose to frame the discussion around my thoughts on the changing role of the Traditional Architect in today’s society and the importance that Historical societies, Historical commissions, preservation groups and historical districts have upon our society as a whole. Read more

Philosophy Towards Decorative and Task Lighting

In order to design a lighting package, it is critical to understand the goals and expectations of the end user(s) of the spaces to be lit.   Flexibility and the ability to have a lighting arrangement evolve over time is also a key aspect of the design.   Lastly, compromise in lightning design is not a bad thing, as long as the compromise is part of the holistic approach to the design. Read more