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What to get an Architect for Christmas (2011)

December 6, 2012 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Reindeer sketch from Bob Borson

In the tradition of the season, I am putting together my annual list of items an architect might want for Christmas. Since this is the 3rd year I've done this, I thought I would gear everyone up by taking a look at the architect shopping lists from … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Holidays, Materials and Products

What to get an Architect for Christmas

December 5, 2012 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

Christmas Present drawing

In the tradition of the season, I am putting together my annual list of items an architect might want for Christmas. Since this is the 3rd year I've done this, I thought I would gear everyone up by taking a look at the architect shopping lists from … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Holidays, Materials and Products

Polishing Concrete Floors

December 4, 2012 by Bob Borson 48 Comments

After grinding down the original concrete floors, we decided the best finish would be the simplest ... just not the easiest. This is the "Part 2" version of refinishing concrete floors - go here for part one "Refinishing Concrete Floors" - and in … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products, My House

Refinishing Concrete Floors

December 3, 2012 by Bob Borson 39 Comments

Concrete Grinding - Before 07

Grinding and polishing my concrete floors technically started as an idea 4 years ago ... then I thought I would do something about it myself 2 years ago by acid washing them (here). That was a terrible idea and didn't get me very far. Fast forward … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products, My House Tagged With: architectural technology, concrete, Construction Observation, Construction Process, My House

Design Charrettes and models

November 28, 2012 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

We just started a new project in Highland Village, a city in Denton County and a suburb to the North of Dallas just along Lake Lewisville. This is going to be an exciting project for many reasons but one of the initial design considerations we will … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations

The Best Architect in Dallas?

November 26, 2012 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Texas - the Lone Star State

Architecture can be an incredibly creative field, wildly rewarding for those who like to think outside of the box ... but there are also roles for those who love architecture whose predilections and skill sets lean towards the straight and narrow. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations

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