Is Social Media Making Me Crazy?

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Bob Borson — August 15, 2013 — 38 Comments

I killed my cellphone the other day and it has been hell the past few days without. Should I be concerned that I am so dependent on my phone? Am I so extreme as to be on the fringe or is this the direction that everyone seems to be heading? I’m really curious …. and so is my therapist.

In Blog, Life in General, Observations a day in the life, about bob, blog, Writing a blog

The Most Important Articles on Life of an Architect

Bob Borson — July 18, 2013 — 12 Comments

In the last 3.5 years, I have written over 500 posts here on “Life of an Architect.” I thought it would be interesting to spotlight the articles that were pivotal and important to me in one way or another … these are, in many ways, Life of an Architect’s “Greatest Hits”

In Blog, Life in General a day in the life, design, social media, Top Ten lists, Writing a blog

I am an Architect and this is what I do

Bob Borson — July 15, 2013 — 40 Comments

An architect and his wife – one ruined by the other (probably not the one you would suppose). What happens when you marry a residential architect?

In Architects, Life in General, My House a day in the life, about bob, Do you want to be an Architect

Happy 4th of July to 70% of you

Bob Borson — July 4, 2013 — 4 Comments

I know that not everyone who visits me here at Life of an Architect celebrates the 4th of July, but for 3,728,337 of you who do (70.17%), I thought I would take the time to wish those people a Happy Independence Day.

In Holidays a day in the life, Holiday, what?

birdhouse sketches by Dallas Architect Bob Borson

Disposable Architecture?

Bob Borson — July 1, 2013 — 8 Comments

No architecture should be considered “disposable” and even the most modest of sheds should demonstrate care and consideration to how it was designed and the purpose it will serve.

In Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Playhouse Competition 2013, Playhouses a day in the life, Architects, being a part of the design process, CASA, design, details

Architectural Studio – Open Plan

Bob Borson — June 27, 2013 — 16 Comments

For years now I’ve had a private office … but not anymore. I’ve been thrown into the open office space with the general population. How am I going to survive?

In Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General a day in the life, architects office, career

Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins AIA National Convention 2013

The Beginning of the End

Bob Borson — June 24, 2013 — 39 Comments

Typically, the first day on the job is exciting – at least it has always been for me. Nobody should feel nervous about their first day on the job – first days are one of the greatest days a person can have.

In Life in General a day in the life