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Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary

January 25, 2013 by Bob Borson 107 Comments

Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary

On January 18, 2010, I wrote my first post on salary (it was actually the 4th post I ever wrote) and it was titled Architect's Salary - Wanna Know? I started that post off by writing: "How much … [Read more...]

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

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

January 21, 2013 by Bob Borson 138 Comments

Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)

In order to call yourself an architect (or even state that you provide architectural services) you have to pass the architectural registration exam - the ARE. It is a grueling 7-part test that if you … [Read more...]

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

Do you want to be an Architect?

January 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 13 Comments

Do you want to be an Architect?

A few years ago I started a series of posts that were directed towards people who had an interest in either becoming an architect or now that they had finished school ... what happens next? The intent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General

The Best Architect in Dallas?

November 26, 2012 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

The Best Architect in Dallas?

Architecture can be an incredibly creative field, wildly rewarding for those who like to think outside of the box ... but there are also roles for those who love architecture whose predilections and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations

Architectural Interns

November 8, 2012 by Bob Borson 80 Comments

Architectural Interns

Architectural Interns ~huuh ~ yeah What are they good for? Absolutely nothing~ awwwhuh-uhhuhh [if you don't know the Edwin Starr version of the song 'War' you need to go here after reading this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: architects office, Architecture School, career, Do you want to be an Architect

Dead Projects

September 5, 2012 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

Dead Projects

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built. I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, bob borson, clients, design, modern house, sketching, sketchup

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