Meaning of "Architect"

I continue to read articles and hear advertisements for people to be "architects" of this or that. When the AIA hears someone that is in the field that is not a registered architect, they will prosecute. When is it alright to co-op a professions' title continually? If I continued to call myself a "space-doctor", I imagine that at some point the AMA would chase after me. I have worked to become an architect, in the classical term, for years at school, finish exams, and intern. It is a compliment and insult that the title is used by so many others. Obviously other professions aspire to our level of work, but don't care to leave their names alone. I shall work on creating a new interpretation of "architect" using other trades' titles! Suggestions?

Early December Update

Good News, two projects have signed on in the last two weeks! Additions and small business are the wave of 2010, and I believe for a few years. Pictures have been taken of some recent work and that will be added to the website soon. Unfortunately, I have mismanaged the facebook portion of BHA's online presence and have to figure out a resolution. Seasons Greetings and more updates soon!

Radio Appearance

I have solidified a time to be on the Radio! Listen to WCHE 1520AM, Tuesday January 18th from 3pm to 4pm to chat about architecture. The same host of the show is hosting a holiday party, so I shall attend that to get prepped for the broadcast. Please feel free to write with topics you believe are worthy of discussion, architecturally related!

Coming soon

Coming soon...t-shirts and post cards for potential clients and mailers. Want to be one of the first 100 to get a BHA shirt? Let me know and help quietly advertise! Still sending out proposals, getting some response, but still slow.

Photos

Working on new photos for the website of past and present work. Looking back at nearly 10 years of residential design means there are many happy clients and families that have been enjoying their spaces for some time. Time to look back so that I can move forward!

Pre-Holidays

Looking forward to some literature that is in production. Also making some t-shirts for low energy advertising. Remember, when you are visiting friends and family this Thanksgiving, if their house is tight or needs re-arranged, think, "An architect is needed!"

Quick Trip

Had a quick trip to Pittsburgh this weekend to finalize a design with my former realtor and her boyfriend for a house they are rehabbing in East Liberty. Great old how with great potential. Other houses on the block are just as worthy and being repaired also. Saw the inside of the new houses that Eric Moss Architect is doing. Some great spaces for thin city lots and light. The only trouble is the "Pittsburgh" ceiling, the sponged stucco has got to go!