Eventually you reach this point

There's a particular point in a project that you reach, where, you feel like you're far enough ahead and so you don't do any work.

Don't fall into this architectural demon trap. No matter how far ahead you are on a project, you won't be finished early. Or even most likely on time. One of several things may happen:

1. Your professor will suddenly decide he hates your project two days before it is due and make you change it all (despite the fact that everything you'd done up to this point was exactly what he told you to do.)
2. All of the architecture supply stores within a 45 minute radius will be out of the material you need for your model.
3. Your computer will crash. (seriously, if you haven't learned that your computer will crash repeatedly during your architecture education, you will. Or if it has never happened to you, tell me your secret. PLEASE.)
4. The plotter/laser cutter/CNC router/ whatever other massive, over priced machinery you require for your final presentation will break upon your turn to use it. It will also be mysteriously fixed upon completing your project.
5. Someone in your family (possibly you) will go to the emergency room the night before your project is due.

So, I warn you now, so long as you are in architecture school...

NEVER, EVER, EVER THINK YOU ARE AHEAD DURING A PROJECT AND DECIDE TO TAKE A BREAK.

It will backfire.

- - Joy