Thursday, June 15, 2006

Occupation for the Control Freak

Hmm. Isn't it interesting to know that when architects, nestled in their cushy air-conditioned studios, draw two simple lines on paper, many others have to:

1. Prepare groundwork for the site.
2. Order the cement.
3. Mix the cement with water and sand.
4. Check if the cement is suitable for construction.
5. Chop down and cut wood planks to mould the cement.
6. Pour the cement into the nicely arranged wooden mould.
7. Let the cement cure to form a concrete wall.
8. Throw away all that wood (it can't be reused).
9. Paint the concrete wall.
10. Prepare it for inspection by the architect, and authorities.

All because an architect nonchalantly penned two lines...
Whee.

jOhn thought at 5:24 PM