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🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ESP ARCHITECTS! 👻Something strange is happening at ESP Architects tonight...The buildings are cre...
10/31/2026

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ESP ARCHITECTS! 👻

Something strange is happening at ESP Architects tonight...

The buildings are creaking, the walls are shaking, and something GREEN is dripping from the ceiling! ☢️🧟‍♂️

The ghosts are haunting the hallways, the witches are flying overhead, and even the architects aren't quite sure what's holding this place together! 🦇

To all the little ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, and monsters out there, we hope your Halloween is filled with laughter, imagination, plenty of candy, and just the right amount of spooky surprises!

Be creative, have fun, stay safe, and remember... even the scariest haunted houses started with someone's imagination! 🏚️

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻

STRATEGY FIRST. DESIGN SECOND. SUCCESS ALWAYS.

ESP Little Architects is hitting the road in 2027!I'm excited to announce that I'm planning the ESP Little Architects Li...
10/31/2026

ESP Little Architects is hitting the road in 2027!

I'm excited to announce that I'm planning the ESP Little Architects Library Tour for 2027!

The idea is simple. Give children a challenge, let their imaginations take over, and see what they can create!

We'll build things, test ideas, see what works, discover what doesn't, and maybe try something completely different the second time around.

There won't always be one right answer. And sometimes, the most interesting discoveries come from the things that didn't work the first time!

I'm planning approximately 90-minute, hands-on workshops on Saturdays, about once a month, throughout Chicago, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and surrounding areas.

Now I'm looking for libraries interested in hosting!

I'll provide the activities and guide the children through the experience. Libraries will help bring the Little Architects together.

And we're keeping the actual challenges a surprise! I want the children to show up with their imaginations, not solutions they've already practiced at home. 😁

If you work at a library, know a librarian, or know a community that might enjoy this program, please share this post or reach out to me.

You can also learn more about ESP Little Architects here:

https://www.esparch.com/esp-little-architects



STRATEGY FIRST. DESIGN SECOND. SUCCESS ALWAYS.

Every great building starts with an idea. Sometimes, that idea comes from a five-year-old with a box of crayons!I'm exci...
10/29/2026

Every great building starts with an idea. Sometimes, that idea comes from a five-year-old with a box of crayons!

I'm excited to introduce ESP Little Architects!

A free program designed to encourage children to imagine, draw, create, and discover a little about architecture along the way.

We've created free printable drawing sheets, coloring activities, and monthly design challenges for children of all ages.

And we're kicking things off with October's challenge! 🎃

Design the scariest or funniest haunted house you can imagine!

Children can color a haunted house we've created or design something completely their own. Parents can even submit their finished drawings for a chance to have them featured in our Little Architects Gallery.

No fees. No signups. No emails required to download the activities.

Just imagination, creativity, and a chance to have some fun!

Parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who knows a little future architect—please share this with them!

https://www.esparch.com/esp-little-architects



STRATEGY FIRST. DESIGN SECOND. SUCCESS ALWAYS.

10/26/2026

Just like architecture, have to practice more than the flashy driver. Working my 54 degree to 7 iron to driver. Can hit any one alone consistant but to fully work ans understand all phases to get better.

"Well, that was unexpected!!"If you've ever renovated an existing building, there's a good chance you've heard something...
10/23/2026

"Well, that was unexpected!!"

If you've ever renovated an existing building, there's a good chance you've heard something similar.

You open a wall and find plumbing that wasn't on the drawings. Electrical wiring running somewhere it shouldn't. Structural modifications that nobody seems to know anything about.

And my personal favorite, something that makes absolutely no sense, leaving you wondering what the person who installed it was thinking.

These discoveries could be minor or alter the design of the entire project.

That's part of working with existing buildings. We don't always know what we're going to find until we start looking.

But that doesn't mean we shouldn't investigate as much as possible before construction begins.

I'd rather spend a little money opening a wall during planning than spend considerably more money figuring out what to do after construction has already started.

I remember reading about a renovation in Chicago where a forgotten Masonic space was discovered above an old theater. Pretty interesting what can be hiding in these buildings.

And sometimes, you might just find something interesting hiding in there!

Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.

The easiest answer isn't necessarily the best answer.I recently saw a discussion about a damaged roof truss and whether ...
10/22/2026

The easiest answer isn't necessarily the best answer.

I recently saw a discussion about a damaged roof truss and whether it should be replaced.

My first thought was, does it actually need to be replaced?

We can't ignore the damage, and any repairs need to be properly engineered. But before we start tearing things apart, shouldn't we understand what happened, how bad the damage is, and what options we have?

Replacement could be the right answer, but an engineered repair might accomplish the same thing without all the additional work and expense.

I think we need to look at existing buildings the same way.

When someone is considering a renovation, addition, or even changing how a building is used, we should be looking at what's already there before deciding what needs to be replaced.

Take the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for example. Are they in good condition? Do they have enough capacity for what the owner wants to do? Can we modify or upgrade them to meet the new requirements, or do we actually need to replace them?

Replacement may make sense, but there are also times when the existing systems can be reused with some modifications.

And that can make a pretty big difference in the overall cost of a project.

But how do we know if we haven't taken the time to investigate?

Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.

**“It's only a small addition. How complicated could it be?”**Famous last words? Sometimes. 😂An owner sees an opportunit...
10/19/2026

**“It's only a small addition. How complicated could it be?”**

Famous last words? Sometimes. 😂

An owner sees an opportunity to grow their business. Maybe another office, additional warehouse space, or a few more treatment rooms.

An architect sees that opportunity, too.

But we're also thinking about occupancy classifications, allowable building area, fire protection, accessibility, existing systems, zoning, and a dozen other questions.

Not because the addition is necessarily complicated.

Because **a small change to an existing building can have consequences well beyond the space being added.**

And just because a building complied with the codes when it was constructed doesn't automatically mean an expansion will meet today's applicable requirements.

That's why understanding the owner's objectives and investigating existing conditions before design can be so valuable.

Sometimes the best investment isn't immediately drawing the addition.

It's understanding what adding it might actually require.

**ESP Insight 05: The Expensive Consequences of Overlooking Existing Building Conditions**

https://esparch.com/insights/existing-building-conditions-expensive-mistakes

**Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.**

The Chicago Building Codes are changing. Are you ready?Several changes take effect December 1, 2026.Do you know what the...
10/17/2026

The Chicago Building Codes are changing. Are you ready?

Several changes take effect December 1, 2026.

Do you know what they mean? How they might affect your project? Or even where to begin?

I'll be talking about these changes and other building code and construction issues every Saturday, along with additional information on my ESP Insights page.

Feel free to ask questions or leave comments about topics you'd like to learn more about.

**ESP Insights:** https://esparch.com/insights

**Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.**

**An existing building isn't automatically a good investment. Neither is replacing it.**Earlier this week, we talked abo...
10/16/2026

**An existing building isn't automatically a good investment. Neither is replacing it.**

Earlier this week, we talked about why square footage alone doesn't tell you whether a building will work, and how changing its use can introduce unexpected costs.

But here's the other side of that conversation.

An older building might have tremendous potential.

Renovating it could preserve valuable infrastructure, reduce the need for new construction, and create something that serves its occupants for decades.

Or the cost of making it work could exceed the value it creates.

**The answer isn't always renovation. And it isn't always new construction.**

It's understanding the purpose, evaluating the options, and making an informed investment decision.

That's where architecture should begin.

**Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.**

Remember Monday's discussion about square footage? And that little movie reference? 😂Well, here's another reason square ...
10/15/2026

Remember Monday's discussion about square footage? And that little movie reference? 😂

Well, here's another reason square footage can be misleading.

You find a 10,000-square-foot building. You only need 7,000.

Perfect, right?

**Inconceivable!**

The building may have more than enough room, but changing its use or occupancy classification could trigger additional building code requirements.

Fire protection, accessibility, exiting, mechanical systems, and other improvements can add substantial costs to what initially looked like a great investment.

The building might be big enough.

**The budget might not be.**

That's why understanding what a building can legally and practically support matters before committing to it.

Strategy First. Design Second. Success Always.

Read more: https://esparch.com/insights/architectural-feasibility-study-existing-building

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