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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

057: Renovating your House

August 30, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

057: Renovating your House

Leaving your mark on the place where you live is built into the DNA of most architects and designers. This can manifest itself in many different ways but for many of us, working on the place where we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Contractors, Episodes, Life in General, My House, My Work, Observations, Podcast, ResidentialTagged With: being a part of the design process, Construction Process, Episodes, great to work with architects, Podcast, Residential Architect

056: Starting A Design Firm

August 16, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

056: Starting A Design Firm

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own design firm, maybe you’ve just graduated from school, perhaps you’ve worked for another firm and seen first-hand what not to do and decided it’s time to go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Interviews, Life in General, Observations, PodcastTagged With: architectural studio, career, conversations, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast, Residential Architect

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