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… because that’s what architects do for fun

June 10, 2014 by 40 Comments

… because that’s what architects do for fun

I don't have a lot of spare time on my hands ... in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. In a "I'm not complaining" sort of way, I think I'm sort of complaining - but just a little bit. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Kitchen, Life in General, My House Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, design, kitchens, My House, sketchup

Dead Projects

September 5, 2012 by 11 Comments

Dead Projects

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built.I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, bob borson, clients, design, modern house, sketching, sketchup

2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design – the ‘Dugout’

June 17, 2012 by 18 Comments

2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design – the ‘Dugout’

So here it is the 2012 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design [cue fanfare]The 'Dugout' .In case you didn't get it from the "dugout" name, this years playhouse is themed after a major … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, My Work, Playhouses Tagged With: 3-D modeling, Architecture and Society, CASA, Playhouse Competition, playhouses, sketchup

SketchUp renderings…You Have Options

April 26, 2012 by 31 Comments

SketchUp renderings…You Have Options

One of the most valuable tools used to convey a project to a client is the use of 3d modeling.  You can sit and try to explain something to a client but at the end of the day if they can't read the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: 3-D modeling, sketchup, V-Ray

Small Residential Projects

December 5, 2011 by 18 Comments

Small Residential Projects

Not every residential project I work on as an architect is large with an even larger budget - that just happens to be the case lately and where I find my role in the office. Since smaller projects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, great to work with architects, modern house, Residential Architect, sketching, sketchup

Playhouse Design – Construction Drawings

June 30, 2011 by 22 Comments

Playhouse Design – Construction Drawings

It's that time of year - the 2011 ORIX Parade of Playhouses benefitting Dallas CASA.The Parade of Playhouses, hosted by NorthPark Center, provides an opportunity to help abused and neglected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: My Work Tagged With: CASA, Graphics, plans, playhouses, sketchup

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