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heard around the architectural studio #005

September 6, 2013 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

heard around the architectural studio #005

While a necessity, I don't have to like talking to structural engineers. I'm 100% certain that one of the very first courses you take in college if you want to become a structural engineer, is titled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: architectural studio, quotes

Architectural Project Book

September 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Architectural Project Book

An "Architectural Project Book" is a little like an architectural portfolio but for for grownups ... and you give them away. One of the projects we took on this summer (with the help of one of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Materials and Products Tagged With: architects office, great to work with architects, Residential Architect

heard around the architectural studio #004

September 3, 2013 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

[on the phone] Hi, this is Bob ... Yes, I am a real human. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: architectural studio, quotes

Narrative as Design Process

September 3, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Narrative as Design Process

Sometimes it really does help to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – or in this case, take a shower in their bathroom. I am a big-time believer in the power of story telling – creating a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House Tagged With: bathrooms, being a part of the design process, design, details, sketches

heard around the architectural studio #003

September 2, 2013 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

Hot Patch Asphalt ... not as cool as it sounds. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: quotes

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

August 29, 2013 by Bob Borson 65 Comments

KHouse Modern Progress – Revit

Just a mere 16 calendar days ago I introduced you to the next modern house I will be profiling here on Life of an Architect - the KHouse Modern. Technically speaking it's only been 12 work days since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, design, KHouse Modern, Modern Architecture, modern house, Revit

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