When I take a moment for reflection, it strikes me that I have been living the last few months by the epiphany: Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. I need to look into just what the context was when Rodin stated this … but, for now I will simply […]
Author Archives: Patrick
Designing a Velodrome
My design critique tonight was relaxing. My concept for a velodrome was well received. There is obvious merit in my design scheme. My only concern for the future is that all of my involvements will distract me from giving this design the attention it deserves. In order to reach a satisfying evolution / solution … […]
I Don’t Live Here…
… “because there’s been a murder in the trailer park tonight” … I agree with Carly. I am absolutely tired of being tired. I suppose the current reason for my tiredness is the mess that we all know to be the Spring edition of the Drexel Smart House course / competition. The fact that a […]
Where did “Global Warming” Go?
It is currently 44 degrees on May 12th at 3pm in Philadelphia. All I can say is so much for the idea of “global warming.” I always did prefer the term “climate change.” I know, I know, it is so much less threatening … but it is also so much easier to validate because no […]
A Flowering Industry of “Green”
I stumbled upon an interesting commentary today. It was published yesterday at sfgate.com by the San Francisco Chronicle. Leading with “Flush with money and determined to save the world, the green-tech industry stands in full flower of its giddy youth.” The reporters proceed to deliver a briefing of their interview with Vinod Khosla, one of […]
Sketches for an Addition
Here is an abbreviated snapshot of some quick sketch ideas I created to help a friend decide what sort of addition he might build for his home. His home has been featured in a number of Philadelphia magazines, due to its historic nature and its clean contemporary interior. The House is located NE of the […]
Turning Twenty-Two
I snapped this photograph with my mobile while walking to work the morning of my 22nd birthday. I love the effect of the cherry blossoms when they fall. The way they cover the ground reminds me of snow. And the green shoots are the first blossoms of the new Spring. When I walked through this […]