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Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce

September 16, 2013 by Bob Borson 25 Comments

Don't be a Dunce

Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a compliment. I spend a considerable amount of time … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, architectural technology, blog, career, Writing a blog

An Interior Designer’s Bag

September 13, 2013 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

Interior Designer Courtney Price

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, an architecture student, a dry wall contractor, and … [Continue reading]

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

Architectural Models

September 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 40 Comments

architectural model

One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Design, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, design, models

heard around the architectural studio #006

September 10, 2013 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

There is an order to how we do things around here ... first we're going to do it right, and then it's going to be done. That's the order. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Heard around the architectural studio Tagged With: architectural studio, quotes

Hatchet Bedrooms

September 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 86 Comments

hatchet bedroom layout

"Hatchet Bedroom" Have you heard this phrase before? I'd be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do with bedroom design,  specifically where the bed is … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design, Observations, Residential Tagged With: builder homes, conversations, design, residential

An Architect’s Bag 002

September 7, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Rafael Ian Pinoy architectural bag thumbnail

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 misery loves company, I offered up to anyone in … [Continue reading]

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

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