Knocked my front teeth out on a neighbor's car this way in elementary school while looking at my new DK knights instead of where I was going.

Uneeda Burger, chutneys (Wallingford specifically), the dish, Spinasse / Artusi. Mostly not expensive and / or better than you make at home

Finishes don't really impact the overall cost of the project that much, the real things that drives cost with projects are overall scale, complexity, and building performance. Putting in a nicer counter or flooring does increase cost but it's almost negligible in these percentage discussions. Also most small architects I know charge hourly or a flat fee based loosely on what the presumed cost of construction will be (based on scale). That's also how we handle it. Can't speak for everyone out there but being a residential architect hasn't shown itself to be some easy way to make tons of money. An architect isn't the right fit for all projects and priorities.

Same feeling as an architect when people say they designed their house.

I mean, sounds like they are just being difficult. Certainly can't hurt to talk to another firm and see what it would take for them to pick this up where the other team left off. Like others said here if the documents and drawings are in order an expediter may be what you actually need. When I worked on the East Coast they were fairly common / necessary, seemingly less so in the NW

Also am architect, we retain ownership of our docs and drawings and "license" them for a single use.

Architects usually retain ownership of the drawings and allow the client to use them for the specific project. More to keep people from using things twice or selling them off but something to keep in mind if they are already difficult. Also are there any outstanding invoices or reasons your project might not be a top priority of theirs?

Super random but just saw this and I'm pretty sure we worked together.

Go on the AIA find an architect page for Dallas and you'll get a whole list of firms that can help you out

Do not learn code now! Don't even look at it!

Architecture school isn't just about leaning how to build buildings it's about learning how to creatively problem solve. Most things you design in school can't or shouldn't ever be built and that's a good thing because you're supposed to be flexing your creativity.

You will have more than enough time to familiarize yourself with whatever jurisdictions codes you end up working in when you're working.

The Dell XPS 15 with a second monitor is what we use at my office, never had an issue.

Second on shift for mixed use conditions, not as quick as traditional pins for transitions but you'll still be faster than anyone on a splitboard after a little practice. Been skiing them for the past 3 seasons both inbounds and out and have no complaints.

Have gotten mine through disassembled multiple times, the only thing i could see them making you ditch would be the blade so just bring one or 2 in a blade box so it's not too big of a loss. Fortunately the blades are cheap wherever you're going and then you can leave some there if you'll be returning.

Sometimes people are dicks even in a usually supportive community like the climbing one, fortunately you don't have to climb with those people. Sounds like you're setting goals and having fun which is all this is about anyways.

Oof, I'm hoping we get through the easiest worst looking phase of that quickly.

I'd start by sweeping along the smaller path and then trim the excess or maybe adjust floor subpoints to get it pretty close.

Oof you should have found another position, probably tough to look for other jobs though when you barely have time to sleep. Hopefully you didn't stay there long.

Was about to say that would be fine in Seattle, I'm in design though so maybe law is a little more conservative in dress codes and whatnot

That's a common refrain around this region, no I don't think it's crowded at all if you are used to a city. Traffic is really not bad at all either aside from front street. I'm in the Highlands and while I wish the options were a little better for coffee and restaurants it's still pretty walkable, would be better in the main part of town.

I live in Issaquah currently and am moving to North Bend in the next few months. Issaquah is a great middle ground between Seattle and the mountains. My wife and I don't really get in to Seattle that often aside from work stuff but when we need to it's close enough. Touring at and around Snoq pass is easy to get to and there's lots of options as far as how spicy you want to make it.

Go faster

Sounds like it'll be perfect, we have a couple resorts near us in WA that allow uphill where I'll take new people for exactly that. Better to faff about when the risks can be kept to a minimum

Interesting, sounds like an opportunity for a couple quiet laps. Wondering how it would be as an area to bring someone on thier first "tour" I was thinking something inbounds to avoid any avalanche danger so they could just get a feel for skinning but this might be the best of both worlds especially since you can do it while they are open

Good to hear, should make for a quiet lap or 2 on a lift day.