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How to be the Best Employee Ever

July 22, 2013 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

How to be the Best Employee Ever

On more than one occasion I have told potential employers during my interview that I would be the best employee they ever had - and it was true. It's a goal I've had at every stop along my career and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: advice, career

“Velvet Rope” Design

July 8, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

“Velvet Rope” Design

There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, what?

Architectural Studio – Open Plan

June 27, 2013 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Architectural Studio – Open Plan

For years now I've had a private office ... I loved it. It was large, had an amazing amount of layout space, I could talk on the phone without disturbing anyone, and I could turn on the radio and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, career

The Architect’s Ego

June 20, 2013 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

The Architect’s Ego

The "Architect's Ego" ... most architects think it's a birthright that comes with the license. If you're a contractor, engineer or interior designer you've experienced it. If you're a client - I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, great to work with architects

New Roads for Architectural Engagement

June 10, 2013 by Bob Borson 9 Comments

New Roads for Architectural Engagement

This coming Thursday, June 13th, I have been invited by the AIA Dallas Associates Committee to participating in their summer series called "Architecture on Tap." This is a casual panel format … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Blog, Career Tagged With: Architects, architectural technology, Architecture and Society, blog, design

Architectural Contracts 101

June 3, 2013 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

Architectural Contracts 101

The Most Important Document That You’ll Never Ever Use… Hopefully One of the most important steps in the architectural process is one that, once completed, will hopefully never be seen again. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Guest Posts Tagged With: career, conversations, great to work with architects, Guest post

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