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My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

August 17, 2015 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

There are a lot of reasons why I like being an architect, some of which I’ve covered here before on site. In particular, I really enjoy being an architect that specializes in residential architecture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work, Observations, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, conversations, Do you want to be an Architect

Sketchapalooza

August 10, 2015 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

Sketchapalooza

Every now and again, someone will try to convince me that the design process is faster using computer software than sketching. I used to respond to those comments, try to build an intelligent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, My Work, Sketching Tagged With: architectural sketching, college, sketches, sketching

Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)

August 3, 2015 by Bob Borson 44 Comments

Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)

I don't ever wonder why I am became an architect, just like I don't ever wonder why I didn't become something else ... like an astronaut, or a belly dancer. It's because I don't have the skills to be … [Read more...]

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

Being an Architect is Hell

June 29, 2015 by Bob Borson 64 Comments

Being an Architect is Hell

This was a day, just like any other day. I was minding my own business when I was visually assaulted by my hotel shower. (That's right ... assaulted.) For most people, they probably wouldn't have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations

Architects – Getting Your First Job

April 13, 2015 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Architects – Getting Your First Job

Summer is fast approaching here and that means there is a new batch of architectural graduates who are about to venture forth and get their first "real" job as an architect. My inbox is starting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: advice, career, portfolio, resume, students

Architects are Crafty

March 30, 2015 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

Architects are Crafty

Have you ever called someone "crafty" and you weren't referencing their Macgyver-esque abilities pertaining to yarn and popsicle sticks? In this the age of DIY, most people use the word crafty when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Architects, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: advice, ArchiTalks, being a part of the design process, career

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