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I used to have this idea that style was not that important. That we have the ability as Architects to create within a lot of different style...

Do you ever just get bored after a while of working on a project for so long? You know, how do you keep the excitement level up? Yes. I do g...

All right. So are you doing work that you care about. I mean, are you doing work that fulfills you. Things that lift you up? Are you focused...

There’s nothing wrong with doing something just because you want to. Or wanting to try something new that might conflict with what you...

Is your process written down and is it fluid? We should always be refining our process for creating and designing architecture. In order to...

Is it the right time for them to be renovating their house? Do they have other parts of their life together? I try to figure this out all th...

Having trouble coming up with designs? You have to start drawing. I know it feels strange to start drawing without knowing what you’re...

The unknown is the scariest part of architecture. Things will arise later and derail the momentum of the project if the question is not aske...

There are two kinds of Architecture schools. Practical based and theory based. When people ask me what architecture school was like, I usual...

I’ve been hearing a lot lately about schools. How they’re overpriced. How they don’t prepare you. How you rack up debt for...

Responsibility. The key to becoming a professional. Being an Architect that your clients respect. The expert. The one people depend on. The...

VR has not fully arrived. It’s available to the elite crowd. It’s clunky, difficult and expensive if you want to take advantage...

We’re working and designing for people. It’s not just us out there. The clients are people. The inhabitants are people. They hav...

We don’t always take criticism well. I know I struggle with it. I get wrapped up in the connection with my self worth and the value of...

I don’t want this to come across the wrong way, but you have to start saying no. You have to say no to the wrong things. To things tha...

Architects don’t have to be starving artist. Artist don’t even have to be staring artist. It’s upsetting when I hear about...

You’ve met with your client and discovered all the answers to your questions. You’re now tasked at designing a space that meets...

Who is your client? This is important to know. Who are they? What are their struggles? What are their fears and what provides joy? We strugg...

There are a lot of places that can symbolize home for us. We can have more than one place that’s considered home. View this post on In...

You never want to be guessing or making assumptions when it comes to client work. In architecture there are a lot of questions you need to b...

As Architects we hear this all the time. Form follows function. Remember those phrases that stand out from Architecture school. Burned in yo...

Anytime we start something new we are going to have expectations. They could be good or bad. Depending on your outlook on the project. What...

One of the most important skills you can build as an architect is the ablitiy to drawing by hand. When I think of the ability to draw, I don...

I want to talk about something I do a lot. It tends to paralyze me. It keeps me from moving forward on a project or goal because what’...

I almost don’t like to talk about things like this for fear of jinxing myself. But I want to mention backing up your work. View this p...

I wanted to talk about attitude and how important it is to your work as an architect. As architects we’re often thought to be pompous ego dr...

Show Notes: Communicate to your clients effectively with 3d modeling Sketchup Course for Architects Earn trust and have less changes by crea...

Show Notes: Virtual Reality If you have a question for me I would love to hear it. You can email me at marc@whitewashstudio.com. If you woul...

Show Notes: Design Brief Last week we talked about the design brief . We talked about outlining a plan of action and evaluating your goals....

Show Notes: Design Brief This week I want to talk about the next stage after the plan sketch and that is the Design Brief. How do you know w...

Show Notes: My Mission There are many architects that I’ve considered to be great designers and world changers. When it comes to creating sp...

Show Notes: BAD IDEAS LEAD TO GREAT ONES We all live in unique spaces. We have unique requirements on those spaces. We use them in all sorts...

Show Notes: PELLA PROLINE VS MARVIN INTEGRITY WINDOW COMPARISON Hello and thank you for joining me for this episode of the whitewash studio...

Show Notes: WORKING THROUGH A MASTER BEDROOM LAYOUT With the whitewash studio podcast, I have several different types of episodes. Some of t...

Show Notes: EXPIRED KITCHEN Hello and thank you for joining me for this episode of the whitewash studio podcast. My name is Marc Sawyer and...

Show Notes: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS It has been a while since my last episode of the podcast and I want to just jump right int...

Show Notes: EXPERIENCES FROM THE AIA NATIONAL CONVENTION Well hello guys. Better late than never right? This is a little different of an epi...

Show Notes: WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES AND ADVANTAGES OF A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME Today I want to talk about a new thing on the market, shippi...

Show Notes: WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF OUR HOMES When I was doing some research for this episode I was struggling to really find what I was looki...

Show Notes: QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING AN INTERVIEW For our 40th episode I wanted to dive into something that might provide some value to you g...

Show Notes: EUGENE OREGON This week I am in the car and I fill you guys in on what I have been working on. I discuss fraternity housing and...

Show Notes: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY As you know I’m Marc. I’m your architect and my goal is to give you the knowledge so you can advance yo...

Show Notes: WATER HARVESTING My water is out. How appropriate is this episode? When was the last time you had a drink of water? I am drinkin...

Show Notes: DESIGNING FOR CHILDREN Today we’re going to discuss designing for children. Not immature clients, but actual children. First I j...

Show Notes: HOW DO THESE IMAGES I’M COLLECTING TRANSLATE INTO ARCHITECTURE In case you missed last week. Here is the sign up for the T...

Show Notes: THE TINY HOUSE We are going tiny with this one… DOWNLOAD THE TINY HOUSE PLANS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE I’m your host Ma...

Show Notes: THE TO DO LIST Our brains should be used to solve problems, not trying to remember each item we need to take care of or address...

Show Notes: WHERE DO ARCHITECTS GET THEIR EGO? This episode is going to be so awesome. I guarantee this will be the best podcast you listen...

Show Notes: SHOULD I BID MY PROJECT? Today we’re going to talk about bidding and negotiation. Should you bid your project or should you nego...

Show Notes: WHERE’S ALL THE MONEY? Where’s all the money going to come from? How can I pay for this? Today we’re going to talk about a...