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Residential Drainage

June 7, 2011 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

Residential Drainage

The average amount of rainfall in across the US is 35". Depending on where you live, that might seem like a little or alot. Dallas (the center of the Universe) is right at the average with 34.73". … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, My House, Observations Tagged With: My House, Products

‘Saving Cherries’ – alla prima

June 6, 2011 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

‘Saving Cherries’ – alla prima

Alla prima is a painting technique in which the work is completed in one session without time for the paint to dry. The term comes from the Italian "at once", and may also be referred to as premier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: art, color

Why do I do it?

June 2, 2011 by Bob Borson 9 Comments

Why do I do it?

When I started writing Life of an Architect last year I had no idea what I was signing up for. It has been an interesting experience and things have progressed far further and faster than I could have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, what?, Writing a blog

The Greatness of QR Codes

May 26, 2011 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

The Greatness of QR Codes

The greatness of QR Codes is apparant - if you know what they are. That's okay if you don't, I just learned about them myself not too long ago. So what exactly is a QR code?  QR stands for "Quick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: architectural technology

My Favorite Color

May 24, 2011 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

My Favorite Color

When the question was posed - "What is your favorite color?" I instantly thought that many people have a favorite color - but I don't think I do.     'Why is that' you ask? It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: about bob, color, Let's Blog Off

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Chairs

May 16, 2011 by Bob Borson 54 Comments

Knoll Hardoy Butterfly Chairs

Today I am going to talk about the Knoll Hardoy Butterfly (BFK) chairs. I have two original butterfly chairs that came into my possession because someone else decided to throw them away.   … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products Tagged With: a day in the life, furniture, My House

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