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2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas

January 4, 2021 by Bob Borson1 Comment

2021 and I am Full of Bad Ideas

It's barely 2021 and I am full of bad ideas. It's a new year and this is the time that people generally sit around and evaluate their life and come up with some sort of plan to ensure that objectives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General, Observations, PodcastTagged With: a day in the life, architectural studio, Writing a blog

063: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

November 22, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

063: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects

It’s that gift-giving time of the year and if you have an architect in your life, you know that getting them a gift is rough since they are sooo particular – but that’s why we’re here. Now in its 11th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Episodes, Holidays, Life in General, Materials and Products, Observations, Products, Tools of the TradeTagged With: Architects, Episodes, Gifts, Holiday, Podcast

062: The Evolving Virtual Office

November 8, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

062: The Evolving Virtual Office

The phrase "Virtual Office" has a much different ring and connotation to it now than it did just a few months ago. As more and more people work from home (more times than not in a spare bedroom or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design Studio, Episodes, Observations, Podcast, Technology, Tools of the TradeTagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural studio, career, design studio, Podcast

061: Architectural Stereotypes

October 25, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

061: Architectural Stereotypes

When I say the word “architect” what do you imagine? It seems that most people imagine individuals in black clothing (most likely a turtleneck) and heavy rimmed glasses. We are here to set the record … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Life in General, Observations, PodcastTagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, design, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

060: The Perfect Portfolio

October 11, 2020 by Bob Borson1 Comment

060: The Perfect Portfolio

At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. Portfolios are important, they demonstrate your range of skills and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture School, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics, Observations, Podcast, Studio Lessons 101Tagged With: Architects, Architecture School, career, portfolio

We, Myself and I

September 20, 2020 by Bob Borson29 Comments

We, Myself and I

There's no "I" in "Team" ... but there's no "We" in "Team" either. Come to think of it, there's no "U" in "Team". I don't know when I became obsessed with saying "we" whenever I sit across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, ObservationsTagged With: a day in the life, about bob

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