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How to shoot a rubber band

November 11, 2010 by Bob Borson 42 Comments

How to shoot a rubber band

If you are going to be an architect, there are several skills you absolutely must possess; clarity of thought superlative communication skills 3-dimensional visualization and problem solving These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office

Life of an Architect living the Life of Riley?

October 19, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Life of an Architect living the Life of Riley?

There is a phrase - Living the Life of Riley - maybe you've heard of it? If not that's okay, I'll tell you what it means. Despite unknown origins, the phrase has come to mean living the good life; as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: AFH, Architecture and Society

TSA Convention & The Alamo

October 17, 2010 by Bob Borson 10 Comments

TSA Convention & The Alamo

The end of last week I went down to participate in the 71st Annual Texas Society of Architects State Convention. I always enjoy myself at these conventions but this time it was a little different. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, traveling

It’s all in the details

October 4, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

It’s all in the details

One of the great things about designing residential projects for specific clients is that you can really get in and explore the opportunities to deliver a superior product that exceeds expectations. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Dallas Architecture, details, exterior patio, Residential Architect

Franciscan Earthenware and Design

September 30, 2010 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Franciscan Earthenware and Design

People who are designers tend to evaluate just about everything they see and get their hands on. Nothing is ever just a thing - it exists beyond the need for which it was created (despite the mantra … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson

Fair Day?

September 27, 2010 by Bob Borson 7 Comments

Fair Day?

So I went to the Fair on Sunday with my family. It was supposed to be on Saturday but it was raining so hard, it would have been a bad decision to go. Going to the State Fair of Texas was going to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life

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