It's back and quite literally, bigger than ever. Partnering with Houzz and the American Institute of Architects, it's the 5th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition.

It’s hard to believe that the time is here to announce the 5th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition! There has been a lot going on behind the scenes since last years competition ended. First and foremost, I have some new partners …This year – and possibly in an ongoing manner – my playhouse competition will be facilitated by Houzz and with the support and encouragement of the national arm of the American Institute of Architects. So what does this mean to you" Well, quite a bit actually, but most of the changes happen behind the scenes and will impact the people who participate in a very minor way. The best news that comes out of this collaboration is that A) there will be more winners (which means more playhouses will get constructed) and B) more communities will benefit from your participation in this event. I am still supporting the charity (Dallas CASA) which was the reason I started this competition to begin with, but all around the country, playhouse will get built and then donated to worthy causes … Amazing!I should reiterate that there will still be judging process (that takes place at my house) for the entries for the playhouses that I will get built for Dallas CASA. This is probably the main area of change that I haven’t qui...