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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

Architecture in the Real World … sorta

February 23, 2015 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

Architecture in the Real World … sorta

Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and let me tell you about architecture in the "real " world. I thought I would try to make this an upbeat article but as I sit down to write it, I'm not so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: ArchiTalks, architectural studio, Architecture School, career, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect

My Favorite Things … Again

January 26, 2015 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

My Favorite Things … Again

"Bob, what are some of your favorite things?" is a question that I get asked all the time, which makes perfect sense because who doesn't want to know what "My Favorite Things" are? ... again. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: about bob, ArchiTalks, Architects, Materials

Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away

January 12, 2015 by Bob Borson 69 Comments

Architectural Sketches – Keep or Throw Away

I typically don't give it a lot of thought - as soon as my architectural sketches have served their purpose, they get thrown away. I don't consider them valuable or even worthwhile to keep. Am I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, Sketching Tagged With: architects office, architectural sketching, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, sketches, sketching

A Day in the Life of an Architect

December 1, 2014 by Bob Borson 30 Comments

A Day in the Life of an Architect

What does the typical architect's day look like? Depends on how you define "typical", the architect, the market sector where they practice, their experience within the profession, and any particular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, ArchiTalks, bob borson, career

What to Get an Architect for Christmas (2014)

November 26, 2014 by Bob Borson 42 Comments

What to Get an Architect for Christmas (2014)

It's almost that time again - the overwhelming necessary list of "What to get an architect for Christmas." This is the 5th Edition of this list and I have to admit, it keeps getting bigger and better … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Holidays, Life in General, Materials and Products Tagged With: Gifts, Holiday

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