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An Architect’s tool bag

Bob Borson — August 20, 2012 — 94 Comments

To be an architect you have to have specific tools to get the job done. Here is a look at the ones I use most often.

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SketchUp renderings…You Have Options

Scott Taylor — April 26, 2012 — 30 Comments

Creating realistic renderings in SketchUp is easier (and quicker and cheaper) than you think.

In Architects, Materials and Products, Observations 3-D modeling, sketchup, V-Ray

The not-so-sexy side to Architecture

Bob Borson — April 19, 2012 — 49 Comments

Practicing architecture for 99.9% of the architects out there means something other than designing – at least what you think design means.

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Someone wants to buy my house

Bob Borson — March 26, 2012 — 13 Comments

Despite the fact that it is definitely showing its age, I love my house … apparently so does someone else. Someone wants to buy it and I’m not ready to sell it.

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Architecture Student Work Desks

Bob Borson — March 15, 2012 — 28 Comments

Architecture studios in college have changed a lot over the last two decades – for the most part, computers and mouse pads have replaced Mayline parallel bars, Borco table covers and drafting eraser scumbags.

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Morphosis Dallas Science &Nature Museum photo by Bob Borson

Dallas Science & Nature Museum: Progress

Bob Borson — February 7, 2012 — 14 Comments

Last week I was confused for an actual member of the media and was invited to tour the new Morphosis designed Perot Museum of Nature & Science building. This was the first time they have allowed pictures to be taken so I hope you enjoy

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