Site Logo

Life of an Architect

  • Podcast
  • about me
  • Questions / Contact
  • F. A. Q.
  • Do you want to be an Architect?
  • Architecture Books+
You are here: Home / Archives for Materials and Products

Deconstruction versus Demolition

November 4, 2013 by Bob Borson 30 Comments

Deconstruction versus Demolition

Deconstruction is an environmentally friendly alternative to demolition and on the KHouse Modern project, the existing house on site is currently going through the process of being taken apart piece … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buildings, Construction, Materials and Products, Residential Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, modern house

A Graphic Designer’s Bag

September 28, 2013 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

A Graphic Designer’s Bag

It's time for another entry in the ongoing series I am running where we get to look at the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. So far we have seen the contents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Materials and Products Tagged With: graphic design, Materials, Products

A Photographer’s Bag

September 20, 2013 by Bob Borson 5 Comments

A Photographer’s Bag

A look inside the bag of a professional photographer - this is pretty cool. As part of the ongoing series I am running, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Materials and Products Tagged With: architectural technology, photography

An Interior Designer’s Bag

September 13, 2013 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

An Interior Designer’s Bag

As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Interior Design, Materials and Products Tagged With: design, interior design

An Architect’s Bag 002

September 7, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

An Architect’s Bag 002

A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag - the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office - pull everything out and show it to the world. Because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Do you want to be an Architect?, Materials and Products Tagged With: Architects, design

Architectural Project Book

September 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

Architectural Project Book

An "Architectural Project Book" is a little like an architectural portfolio but for for grownups ... and you give them away. One of the projects we took on this summer (with the help of one of our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Materials and Products Tagged With: architects office, great to work with architects, Residential Architect

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Search Life of an Architect

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidiHeartRadioby EmailTuneInRSS

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required

Apparel for Architects

T-Shirts for Architects - Bob Borson

Support for Advice or Guidance - or if you simply want to show appreciation for the content produced on this site

Thanks!
Other Amount
Project Reference or Support for Questions Answered:

Trending on Life of an Architect

Architectural Graphics 101 - Symbols
Ten Cathedrals to see before you die
Architectural Graphics 101 - Window Schedules
Ep 180: Size Doesn't Matter
Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules
Architectural Graphics 101 - Reflected Ceiling Plans
Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet
Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry
Architectural Graphics 101 - Wall Types
Architectural Graphics 101 - Layers

My “Serious” Disclaimer

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.

Pages

  • Comment Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Architecture Books+
  • about me
  • Questions?
  • F. A. Q.
  • Do you want to be an Architect?
  • Podcast

Life of an Architect | Bob Borson

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Archives of Awesomeness

Copyright © 2026 Life of an Architect