Category Archives: Architecture

Deus Ex Machina – The Warhol Factory   Over the years of observing architecture and listening to local architects about their designs, I began to see a common thread; one that Andy Warhol saw and ubiqitously exploited so that others … Continue reading →

Res Ipsa Loquitur – The Thing Speaks For Itself Res Ipsa Loquitur is a Latin phrase meaning, “the thing speaks for itself.” Much used in common law doctrine and legal jargon. What is interesting though is that such a phrase … Continue reading →

Perpetual Motion – Different Sustainability We always talk about design and how one can create a design that supports sustainability but where does the next level take us? In my opinion, we should move from the obvious of support to … Continue reading →

Kwanzan / Kanzan Cherry Tree in South Austin, Texas  April is here and I am so excited to see my prunus serrulata trees bloom. Yes, that is right! These Booht-Kkoht (Korean) or Japanese cherry trees (American) can thrive here in Austin, Texas. … Continue reading →

Depth and Volume – in Architectural Construction?   When you look at a basic 3d  image, you will see that volume is created with shadowing by having more than once façade shown while depth is an illusion of space from … Continue reading →

  Douglas Keating, AIA Associate © 2012 Structural Environments, L.L.C. Time brings all things to pass. In this, the ancient Greek playwright, Aeschylus, is correct. So it is true that, as we age, we have the opportunity to experience life’s … Continue reading →

Dat Lumen Veritatis – Light Gives Truth Sometimes at SEV, we are challenged to find a solution that must be both aesthetically pleasing yet purposely functional. One problem we were asked to resolve was a unique one that a homeowner brought … Continue reading →