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Modern Residential Framing

September 4, 2014 by Bob Borson 33 Comments

Modern Residential Framing

Despite the fact that I work like a dog, I am incredibly lazy. I went back through my notes and realized that I haven't provided an update on the KHouse Modern since the curiously popular Pier and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Life in General, My House Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, details, KHouse Modern, NMH 2013 KHouse

The Red Ball Playhouse – Profile

August 7, 2014 by Bob Borson 12 Comments

The Red Ball Playhouse – Profile

The 3rd annual 2014 Life of an Architect ‘Playhouse Design Competition’ is just about over … and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had hoped. We had unbelievable and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Construction, Contractors, Playhouse Competition 2014, Playhouses Tagged With: Architecture and Society, CASA, Construction Process, design, Design Competition

The Lantern House – Construction Drawings

June 26, 2014 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

The Lantern House – Construction Drawings

Construction drawings are the things that turn ideas into actualities and trying to create drawings that demonstrate the vision and intended level of craft is a conscious effort on my part. That may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Life in General, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, Construction Process, design, details, plans, playhouses

Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress

June 12, 2014 by Bob Borson 130 Comments

Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress

On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol' slab on grade, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: concrete, Construction Observation, Construction Process, foundation, KHouse Modern

KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress

April 28, 2014 by Bob Borson 45 Comments

KHouse Modern – Foundation Progress

If you are an architect, and you like to get things built, getting the foundation going on a project is one of the most exciting times to be found. It' been a while since I gave everyone an update on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Modern House, My House Tagged With: concrete, Construction Observation, Construction Process, foundation, KHouse Modern

Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs

March 31, 2014 by Bob Borson 99 Comments

Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs

We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced. SIPs are a high performance building system where the interior structural portion of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, Products, Projects, Residential Tagged With: CHouse Modern

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