Quick progress video!

Progress is being made! We just need the rain to stop…

Final interior walk-through! There is still work to be done on the exterior but it was nice to see the Client getting ready to move in. Fun project for some fun people. Take a look!

A former client saw some of my aerial photos and videos on my Instagram page – @mhuberarchitect. (Feel free to follow!) My other creative outlet is photography and I am an FAA Certified UAV Pilot. Ramsey Washington Watershed District wanted to document some work they completed at historic Keller Golf Course. I charged up the quadcopter batteries and met up with Seth. Take a look!

Here’s a quick video of how I finished our concrete floor with no sealer!

I think that VR technology is on the rise and wanted to jump into it early. Thus a few quick examples of some early attempts. I stopped by AIA Minnesota and was greeted by my buddy Amber. The other image is from one of our recent residential projects. This is fun!

Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

Post from RICOH THETA. – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA

I thought I would show you my commute to work after some overnight snow! Plus a little aerial footage of our town.

Snow January 8th 2016 from michael huber architects on Vimeo.

The building of our own screened porch is getting close to completion. We installed this slick screen system that any do-it-your-selfer can handle. Check it out!

Screened Porch Part 5 from michael huber architects on Vimeo.

Does the thought of taking on a construction project seem overwhelming? Who is going to help with all of those interior decisions that need to be made – and make things not only function correctly but beautiful as well? Today I interview Interior Designer Ann Ludwig Allied Member ASID. Her company, All Design Group, is located in the western Wisconsin in the east Twin Cities metro. Here are some of the things we discuss:

-What is the difference between an Interior Designer and Interior Decorator?
-How do people find the right Interior Designer?
-How do you work – what is the process?
-Is the approach different for remodeling projects versus new construction?
-What trends are you seeing today?

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Many of you know that occasionally I build some furniture or specialty pieces for my clients and their projects. This is a fun, hands-on way to get my creative juices flowing. Drawing ideas on paper or via a computer is great but learning and doing the actual fabrication gives you an appreciation of the work and time involved in fabricating those ideas.

Below is a video showing architect Frank Howarth building out a shelving system for his broom closet. He has a great way of explaining and showing the work. Take a look at his other videos too!

Carpenter Sean Headrick decided to build his own drafting table. Using baltic birch and misc. wood cutouts, gears, etc., Sean turned a utilitarian piece of furniture into a work of art. A scissor lift system raises and lowers the drafting surface. Over designed? Maybe, but still fun to see!

Are you interested in being an architect? This video documentary ‘Archiculture’ shows what Design Studio life is like on a college campus. I have to say… it is so accurate to my experience that I had knots in my stomach. On one hand I missed those times and on the other, man, I am glad that is over! The chaos, camaraderie and the finding of one’s own skill and design philosophy is shown in its raw glory. Frankly, I wish everyone would watch this documentary to gain an understanding of our chosen career…and passion.

Source: Arbuckle Industries