Articles by Michael LaValley

With these three insider tips, you’ll be able to hack your way through SketchUp and be on your way i n no time.

One of the best ways to get to know a program like SketchUp when you’re first starting out is to und erstand its all-star players, its go-to guys.

When I consider all the software programs that I’ve had to learn in order to practice architecture, the one that I always think fondly of is SketchUp.

When I think about all of the things that have allowed me to succeed in my professional life, the on e character trait I hold dearest is my integrity. If you’re going to make something of your design career, here are some things to consider.

Michael LaValley is an n.y.-state registered architect, career strategist and blogging entrepreneur. His blog, Evolving Architect, helps creative professionals to channel their passions for architecture and design into successful careers. “There is always temptation to impose one’s own design, one’s own way of thinking or, even worse, one’s own style. I believe, instead, that a…

It’s no longer enough to end up with a great design anymore. The methods of how one gets there are a lmost equally important.

Have you ever considered that playing video games could hold the same benefits as painting, sketchin g and sculpting?

Understanding what software works for you and your workflow.

Invaluable advice from an architect whose journey might be just like yours