About Bob Borson

http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com

Dallas architect who specializes in modern design. I'm AIA, Leed AP, NCARB certified, and previous Dallas AIA Young Architect of the Year (2009).

Posts by Bob Borson:

The Art of saying “No”

I don’t like to say no and I’ll always try to find a way to avoid saying it to someone. This article is about how to say “no” without actually saying “no”

Masonry Fireplaces – Cottonwood Modern

Masonry Fireplaces – Cottonwood Modern

Today we are taking a look at the Isokern wood burning fireplaces on the Cottonwood Modern residence. There are four all-together and are assembled from a kit of parts and are surprisingly affordable considering how well they work.

Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary

You’re an architect – how much money do you make? I wish I got a dime every time someone asked me this question [read more]

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

Thinking of taking the architectural registration exam? I thought I would use today’s post to share with you what I did to pass the exam – on the first try.

Cottonwood Modern

Cottonwood Modern

Progress is coming along on the Cottonwood modern residence – today we take a look at the structural pool, mahogany soffits, and a few other items of interest.

Do you want to be an Architect?

Do you want to be an Architect?

A collection of articles geared towards architecture students, architectural interns, and people interested in the process of what it takes to become an architect.

A Photographer’s Tool Bag

A Photographer’s Tool Bag

If you have ever wondered what is in the bag of a professional architectural photographer, this is a good place to start. An inside look at the tool bag of architectural photographer Brad Feinknopf.

This isn’t a New Year’s Resolutions Post

This isn’t a New Year’s Resolutions Post

Like most people, I have been spending some time over this extended break thinking through the last year, about what works and what hasn’t …

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect 2012

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect 2012

Merry Christmas from Life of an Architect! Enjoy the ’12 Days of Christmas for Architects’ song

Merry Christmas from Famous Architects

Merry Christmas from Famous Architects

What would the Holiday cards from my favorite architects look like? I started to wonder what sort of Holiday captions would I find on greeting cards I received from famous architects.