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Architects are Crafty

March 30, 2015 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

Architects are Crafty

Have you ever called someone "crafty" and you weren't referencing their Macgyver-esque abilities pertaining to yarn and popsicle sticks? In this the age of DIY, most people use the word crafty when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: advice, ArchiTalks, being a part of the design process, career

Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2015

March 23, 2015 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2015

I've been thinking and working on this for almost 8 months and the time is finally here. It's time for the 4th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition!! Last years event was a spectacular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouse Competition 2015 Tagged With: Design Competition, Playhouse Competition

Happiness and Being an Architect

March 16, 2015 by Bob Borson 64 Comments

Happiness and Being an Architect

Two simple sentences could be used to respond to about 1/3rd of all the emails I receive:   "If studying to become an architect is making you miserable, don't be one."   "If being an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: Architecture School, career, Do you want to be an Architect, Life of an Architect

I am an Architect and I draw for a living

March 9, 2015 by Bob Borson 75 Comments

I am an Architect and I draw for a living

10 Words - "Let's make it look like we draw for a living." I think I am going to make this my mantra - maybe put it on a coffee mug or a tee-shirt - because I seem to be saying it a lot. I look at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Graphics, Life in General Tagged With: design, drafting, Graphics

The Best Architectural Websites 2015

March 2, 2015 by Bob Borson 29 Comments

The Best Architectural Websites 2015

The Best Architectural Websites in the World . ... or as I call them, my "current favorite websites", but let's not split hairs. After exhaustive research (a.k.a. my internet explorer history) and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Blog, Observations Tagged With: blog, websites, Writing a blog

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