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Political humor, lawyer jokes, and corporate cartoons demonstrate the fun in laughing at
one's self (or profession). Unfortunately, the design profession does not have a__
cartoon to call its own...until now. 20 years in the path and practice of the architectural
profession, in large offices and small, have provided architect Rick Bynum, AIA, the
creator and illustrator of Archi-ToonsTM, with ample fodder.
These original cartoons explore the lighter side of architecture, design and the
construction industry via satire, witty observation and sometimes a little political com-
mentary. The stereotypical professional, the contractor, the developer, the academic role
model, the public's perception of the architectural cra~ft as well as many long-standing
icons of the design industry are all "celebrated" in the broadest sense of the word.
Looking at the world of architecture through the eyes of Rick Bynum will not only make
you laugh. His wit and humor resonate with his love for architecture and serve as stead-
fast testimony to his personal endearment to his chosen career as an architect.
RICHARD T. BYNUM, JR, AIA is the founder and principal of Bynum Architecture in
Greenville,- South Carolina. He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects
and has authored numerous articles for newspapers, journals and AIA publications. He is
co-author with Daniel L Rubino of The Handbook of Alternative Materials in Residentiai
Construction (McGraw-Hill, 1998), and author of The Architect's Planner 2000 (McGraw-
Hill, 1999) and The Handbook of Residential Insulation (McGraw-Hill, 2000). |
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