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Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

December 2, 2013 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

Gather round the drafting table kids, now that I've replaced my computer, it's time for Grandpa Borson to dole out some more important and life altering advice. If you swing through my site with any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: advice, career, interns, recipe

The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect

November 13, 2013 by Bob Borson 130 Comments

The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect

The costs associated with becoming a licensed architect are out of control. If you have gone through the process yourself in the last 10 years you know exactly what I mean - it seems like there is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, Architecture and Society, career, Do you want to be an Architect

The Creative Process for an Architect

November 6, 2013 by Bob Borson 29 Comments

The Creative Process for an Architect

People frequently ask "Where does the inspiration come from during your creative process?" ... enough so that I thought I would try to answer that question in the form of a post. When I'm staring at a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: blog, design, Do you want to be an Architect, Writing a blog

Architectural Tricks of the Trade

October 31, 2013 by Bob Borson 63 Comments

Architectural Tricks of the Trade

Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. These traditions are passed from one generation to the next and are worth sharing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: Architects, architects office, video, what?

Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect?

October 2, 2013 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

Do You Have What it Takes to be an Architect?

Do I have what it takes to be an Architect? Will I be any good at architecture if I become an architect? Will I make any money as an architect? ... These are probably the three most asked questions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect

Architectural Sketches

September 26, 2013 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

Architectural Sketches

Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job ... at least I do. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: architectural sketching, design, Do you want to be an Architect, sketching

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The complimentary advice provided on ‘Life of an Architect’ is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril … if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me. Cheers.

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