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Privacy, Architecture, and the Internet

October 16, 2013 by Bob Borson 33 Comments

Privacy, Architecture, and the Internet

Privacy on the internet is a serious matter and with all the opportunities for architects to share their information, certain considerations need to be made ... it's not always our information to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Career, Observations

Just do what I tell you

October 7, 2013 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Just do what I tell you

"Just do what I tell you" ... what a horrible arrangement of 6 words. You would hope that the only time this phrase is issued is when a 4-year-old is involved and even then ... kind of dodgy. It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations, great to work with architects

Meetings are a Waste of Time

September 19, 2013 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

Meetings are a Waste of Time

Despite how much I like to talk, I think most meetings are a waste of time and a drain on my life force. At least half of the meetings I attend, nothing is really happening other than the swapping of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, career, office

Leadership versus Management

August 22, 2013 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

Leadership versus Management

Leadership has a funny way of exposing your shortcomings and glaring inadequacies. Traits that were once fairly easy to mask - temperament, procrastination, lack of technical knowledge - are no longer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: architects office, career

Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person

August 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 66 Comments

Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person

There are some words of advice that have stuck with me over the years - some were specific to being an architect, but most were generic to being a decent human being. Since I like to think both of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General Tagged With: advice, Architects, Architecture and Society, career

Architecture School is an Island

July 25, 2013 by Bob Borson 48 Comments

Architecture School is an Island

Architecture School can be a lonely place at times despite being surrounded by your friends and colleagues. I know from personal experience that at times, it easy to question your drive, dedication, … [Read more...]

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

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