Navigating Complexity and Community | The Architect's Week In Review | February 2-6, 2026

Описание: 0:00 – Introduction
Courtney Morrison shares another week in review from Made Architecture and Design, giving us an honest look into running a small community-focused architecture firm during the winter months.

0:35 – Balancing Family and Work During Winter
Cold weekends can be both restorative and challenging. Courtney opens up about the tension between wanting rest and feeling restless—something any creative professional can relate to.

1:40 – Tackling Taxes and Home Office Design
As tax season arrives, Courtney and his wife take the opportunity to reimagine their home office—applying their “thoughtfully made” ethos to their own space with new plans for improving functionality and design.

2:37 – Sending Out Permit Drawings in Roswell
Courtney discusses a mother-in-law suite project that proves no project is “simple.” From erosion control to stormwater management, even small additions involve real complexity and care.

3:44 – Historic Preservation Committee Meeting
Architecture meets diplomacy—Courtney talks about navigating the delicate balance of preserving historic character while moving modern projects forward within a city’s framework.

4:35 – Answering Contractor RFIs
Communication matters. When a contractor raises a code compliance question, Courtney explains how collaboration builds trust and improves the quality of construction for everyone involved.

5:32 – Conceptual Remodel in Sandy Springs
“Drawings are a commodity—but design thinking isn’t.” Courtney walks through how thoughtful design helps homeowners rethink layouts, reimagine space, and rebuild life in meaningful ways.

6:37 – Blending Faith and Finance: Church Plant Project
Courtney updates the financial model for a new church plant, drawing parallels between running a firm and managing a community organization—where stewardship matters as much as design.

7:17 – City Council Outreach and Pizza Shop Budget Talks
From local government calls to value-engineering with a pizza company client, Courtney shares how empathy, listening, and clear communication drive better outcomes across all projects.

8:17 – Nonprofit Housing for Survivors
A moving segment on designing transitional housing for women rescued from sex trafficking. Thoughtful design directly impacts lives—and this project embodies Made Architecture’s mission: thoughtfully made spaces for thoughtfully made people.

9:42 – Roof Design in Sandy Springs Remodel
Courtney digs into the art of the roof—how proportion, light, and structure shape emotion and experience. Beyond cover, it’s a craft of light and shelter intertwined.

10:37 – The Value of Peer Groups
Weekly architect meetups with peers Chris and Thomas keep energy, accountability, and inspiration high. If you’re a small firm owner, this segment reminds you: don’t go it alone.

11:18 – Reflecting on Complexity and Connection
This week’s theme: navigating complexity while investing in people. From permit plans to personal growth, Courtney underlines that architecture—like life—is best lived with intention and care.

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At Made Architecture, we create thoughtfully made spaces for thoughtfully made people. Our practice blends architecture, community, and authenticity—balancing technical rigor with human connection.

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