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Architectural Graphics 101 – Window Schedules

October 3, 2017 by Bob Borson 49 Comments

Architectural Graphics 101 – Window Schedules

Apparently, I am a glutton for punishment because Architectural Graphics 101 the series is back after an unreasonably short time to discuss window schedules. I know ... I'm all aflutter as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series Tagged With: details, Graphics, residential

Architectural Graphics 101 – Line Weight

February 21, 2017 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

Architectural Graphics 101 – Line Weight

Okay ... I hear you. It's time for the next entry in my Architectural Graphics series and due to overwhelming feedback, it's apparently time to talk about line weights. Despite my efforts, I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Graphics, Sketching Tagged With: architectural sketching, details, Graphics, residential, sketches

Architectural Graphics 101 – Drawing Alignment and Notes

January 16, 2017 by 50 Comments

Architectural Graphics 101 – Drawing Alignment and Notes

Time for another installation of Architectural Graphics 101! The previous installment was received pretty well and despite the fact that this series is not intended for seasoned architects and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Residential Tagged With: details, Graphics, residential

Architectural Graphics 101 – Reflected Ceiling Plans

January 5, 2017 by 67 Comments

Architectural Graphics 101 – Reflected Ceiling Plans

Maybe this will be exciting, maybe it won't, but I am going to start writing a few articles a month on architectural graphics and what I've done to get my drawings to look the way they do. I might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Residential Tagged With: details, Graphics, residential

The Incomplete Big Picture

October 26, 2015 by 30 Comments

The Incomplete Big Picture

If you were to back 10 architects in to a corner, hold a gun to their collective heads and ask: "When it comes to Architecture, what really matters?" What sort of answer do you think you'd get in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Construction, Contractors, Observations, Residential Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, contractors, residential

Master Bathroom Prison Toilets

February 3, 2015 by 40 Comments

Master Bathroom Prison Toilets

Hi. My name is Bob and I seem to talk about toilets a lot here at Life of an Architect. Not because I love toilets - which maybe I do, they are kind of funny - but because there are a lot of bathroom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, My Work, Observations, Residential Tagged With: bathrooms, design, humor, residential

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