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:

Architectural Interns

Architectural Interns

here are some unique insights into how an architecture student can rise to the top of a pile of resumes and get that coveted architectural intern position

Sorry Utility Room but you have to go

Sorry Utility Room but you have to go

It is Sunday night and I am so tired I almost didn’t write this post (the horror!!) It’s been a busy weekend and today has been a really busy day … but we have to talk about utility rooms because they can’t talk about themselves. I spent 4 hours this morning hanging out at the(…)

2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

This weekend is the 2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes and this year, we have a house that is participating on the tour. There are 8 houses altogether, and all of them designed by architects.

Architects don’t always get it right

Architects don’t always get it right

Sometimes the best laid plans don’t work out – even when you have a good reason for every decision, you just don’t get it right.

LoaA World Headquarters – Update

LoaA World Headquarters – Update

It’s only been a week but there is a lot that has happened … including a hit to the contingency fund. Twice.

Life of an Architect World Headquarters (renovation)

Life of an Architect World Headquarters (renovation)

A small but compacted renovation is underway at Life of an Architect World Headquarters

Sea Ranch, California

Sea Ranch, California

I recently took a trip to Sea Ranch, California and while my wife and daughter explored the tide pools, I set off to find Condominium One, one of the most significant landmarks of post war american architecture.

Cottonwood Modern – Framing Update

Cottonwood Modern – Framing Update

The Cottonwood Modern house is coming along very well. Today I take a look at some of the interesting framing techniques and conditions, along with an opportunity that presented itself.

Dating an Architect

Dating an Architect

Thinking about dating an architect based on what you’ve seen on TV? Here is some “inside” information on the character traits of almost every classically trained architect walking the planet.

What’s an architects day like?

What’s an architects day like?

Have you ever wondered what goes on in an architects office? So exactly what does an architect do all day? read on to find out…