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Glass Blocks and Design Competitions deserve each other

March 17, 2011 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Glass Blocks and Design Competitions deserve each other

I have made no secret about my absolute disdain for glass block. If I thought it was worth hating I would but since I can't hurt their feelings, I will resort to the only tool at my disposal: I won't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society, Design Competition, glass blocks, Materials

The Architect’s Tack Board

March 16, 2011 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

The Architect’s Tack Board

Everybody at one point or another in their life has had bulletin board but most of us eventually move on to something more high tech - something to write on, leave notes, or fill in calendar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products Tagged With: architects office, design studio

Residential Architecture 101: Materials

March 10, 2011 by Bob Borson 63 Comments

Residential Architecture 101: Materials

Many of the details that go into designing a project aren't that noticeable but are very important. I can almost always tell when an architect was involved in a project just by looking at a few simple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, Observations, Residential Architecture 101 Tagged With: builder homes, great to work with architects

Modern Fences – Gabions

February 21, 2011 by Bob Borson 36 Comments

Modern Fences – Gabions

I have been wanting to use a gabion retaining wall for a really long time, but in a very particular way - and one that I have never seen before. Architecturally, you might be familiar with gabions in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products Tagged With: details, Products, Spain

What to get an Architect for Christmas

December 15, 2010 by Bob Borson 31 Comments

What to get an Architect for Christmas

The only thing worse than shopping for someone who has everything is shopping for an architect. They suck to shop for because they are exceedingly particular and you know that they think your taste is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: Gifts

An Architect’s House | The Lamps of Lost Souls

December 10, 2010 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

An Architect’s House | The Lamps of Lost Souls

As some of you may recall, I have some odd light fixtures in my house. There was an unfathomable amount of interest in my pirate sconces so I thought you would like to see the next wave of light … [Read more...]

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

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