The joy I didn’t realize I needed came from something I found excruciating. Two years later, it’s still here.
Author: Onah Jung
The more important the decision, instinct plays a bigger role
What I learned when two December deadlines taught me to see my work differently
And why your “perfect” artwork might be working against you.
How Toronto’s new zoning bylaw exposes our housing hypocrisy (and why gentle density might actually work)
Ever wonder if trusting your gut can lead to better design?
Feeling overwhelmed by endless todo lists? I created my happiness strategy in dealing with those endless lists by adding numbers next to them!
What looks like intensity to you might just be consistency to someone else. The difference isn’t in the work—it’s in how we see it.
These days everyone shares their struggles openly—I wish I’d done that a decade ago.
Editor’s Note (2025): This is an old post. The client’s building sold two years ago…
It is not just about money…although it is a significanct component.
Procrastination always seemed like laziness—until recently.
Why admitting your limits is what actually builds credibility
Choosing between Net Zero and Passive House isn’t about which is better. it’s about understanding what your building actually needs beyond the energy bills.
Three questions changed how one developer thinks about hiring architects. The third question made him go quiet for a full minute.
The most expensive mistake in construction? Architects and engineers who only meet during crisis mode. Here’s what it’s really costing.
“Struggling to start your big project? Discover the surprising first step that every student overlooks—until now.”
I spent years building discipline muscles. Then I discovered what actually comes first.
Life Outside of Design Studio 