Star Wars Death Star report to the engineering team: While I commend the empire for completing this powerful space station, I was troubled to read about the installation of an exhaust port leading "directly to it's hyper-sensitive power core". I was further disturbed to hear this opening described as "torpedo-sized". … [Read more...] about Why we do engineering design checks
Drafting Funnies
The Stairway to…… nowhere
Let's hope there is a plan for a door here. But not much of a landing so not a very safe design anyway. … [Read more...] about The Stairway to…… nowhere
Steps and Leader Lines
Got this from an associate in Sydney today. Thought you might like it. It is not obvious at first glance but if you look closely I am sure any drafter/designer will find it very funny. - Geoff … [Read more...] about Steps and Leader Lines
Never leave the bedroom
I know you shouldn't laugh and it is easy to miss simple stuff in a rush. This ground floor architectural plan was recently issued for tender. Take a closer look at Bedroom 2, do you notice something missing?: … [Read more...] about Never leave the bedroom
Layering – for cooler times
CAD layers applied to clothing. From: www.penwill.com … [Read more...] about Layering – for cooler times
MEP Engineer Vs Architect – Can you handle the truth?
The MEP Engineer is: Jack Nicholson The Architect is: Tom Cruise MEP Engineer: You want answers? Architect: I think I'm entitled to them. MEP Engineer: You want answers?! Architect: I want the truth! MEP Engineer: You can't HANDLE the truth!!Son, we live in a world that has CHILLERS, BOILERS AND SWITCHGEAR.And those PIECES OF EQUIPMENT … [Read more...] about MEP Engineer Vs Architect – Can you handle the truth?