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Frīgedæg
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Frīgedæg

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 28, 2018December 12, 2025

No, my keyboard did not have melt down. It is old English meaning the day of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Fríge. But we state it today as "It's Friday!" Well, not really. But we get excited…

How much is that doggy in the window?
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How much is that doggy in the window?

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 26, 2018December 12, 2025

Most of my work in architecture is new projects, ground up construction. In my previous life, I did a fair amount of remodel work. With government work, typically I have to pull together a cost…

The Erector Set
The Artichoke's Life

The Erector Set

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 23, 2018December 12, 2025

I have worked with a lot of really good contractors. I can't finish the clients vision without the contractor. I recognize that while I design project, that the contractor is a critical part of the…

The Dream Project
The Artichoke's Life

The Dream Project

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 21, 2018December 12, 2025

I really enjoy looking at Architecture. That is probably a good thing since I spent most of my life knee deep in it. Actually, it more like neck deep. When I get my new Architecture…

Sketching the Sketch
The Artichoke's Life

Sketching the Sketch

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 19, 2018December 12, 2025

I started off on the drafting board during my first job in 1983. About 4 years later our office received its first CAD system called RUCAPS. It was a hybrid of CAD and todays BIM.…

The Artichoke Life
The Artichoke's Life

The Artichoke Life

by Daniel Hargreaves, FCSI, AIA, CDT, RASFebruary 17, 2018December 11, 2025

Shortly after I received my Architectural license, my daughter made a joke and called me an Artichoke. I know where she picked it up, but it was funny, and I still refer to it today.…

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