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Weekly Job Site Meetings

Bob Borson — October 27, 2014 — 29 Comments

I know I’ve said before that meetings are a complete waste of time – but this doesn’t count job site meetings … those meetings are like being part of a non-secret secret club!

In Construction, Modern House, My House, Residential Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern

Is that an Oculus?

Bob Borson — September 22, 2014 — 13 Comments

I typically try and avoid talking like an architect – particularly when I’m talking to non-architects. In this case, there is no other word other than “oculus”. Don’t know what an oculus is? You’ve come to the right place.

In Life in General, Modern House, My House, Residential Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, modern house

Modern Residential Framing

Bob Borson — September 4, 2014 — 29 Comments

The use of steel and framing techniques like these really goes a long way into creating the drama that people frequently associate with modern residential design.

In Construction, Life in General, My House Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, KHouse Modern, NMH 2013 KHouse

… because that’s what architects do for fun

Bob Borson — June 10, 2014 — 39 Comments

What does an architect do for fun?
Sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Well, the jokes on me because the answer is “spend the weekend at the office modeling my house in 3D.”

In Architects, Kitchen, Life in General, My House a day in the life, Architects, design, kitchens, My House, sketchup

KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress

Bob Borson — April 28, 2014 — 45 Comments

If you’re an architect and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times of a project.

In Construction, Modern House, My House concrete, Construction Observation, Construction Process, foundation, KHouse Modern

The Kitchen Design Process

Bob Borson — January 27, 2014 — 40 Comments

As-built field verification, several iterations of sketches, hours of discussions, crying … these things could only represent one thing:
The Kitchen Remodel(™) of 2014

In Kitchen, My House being a part of the design process, design, kitchens, My House

An Architect’s Dream Kitchen

Bob Borson — January 20, 2014 — 64 Comments

Believe or not, most architects thought about becoming chefs at one point or another in their lives. What happens when you’re an architect who knows more than he can afford?

He dreams …

In Kitchen, Materials and Products, My House appliances, kitchens, My House, Products