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Modern House Challenge: Site Built Windows

March 28, 2011 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

So it has been quite a while since I've addressed the Modern House Challenge - I originally introduced the idea back on August 10th, 2010 and the idea was simple enough: . "I am starting to wonder if a low cost modern house is Santa Claus – … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, My House, My Work Tagged With: bob borson, details, Low cost modern house challenge, Materials, modern house, My House

Residential Architecture 101: Shutters

March 24, 2011 by Bob Borson 126 Comments

A few weeks ago I started a new series called Residential Architecture 101 and the first item we reviewed was material transitions in exterior applications, and yes, it was mind-blowing!! (read it here)  Today, however, I would like to take a look at … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, Observations, Residential, Residential Architecture 101 Tagged With: Materials, Products, what?

You are cliché

March 22, 2011 by Bob Borson 29 Comments

According to Merriam-Webster, a cliché is defined as: 1: a trite phrase or expression; 2: something that has become overly familiar or commonplace   The phrase - "You are a cliché" is so cliché. People don't use that phrase anymore unless they … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: conversations, merriam webster, what?

Introduction to the Color Wheel

March 21, 2011 by Bob Borson 29 Comments

One item that I can almost always guarantee that will be brought up in design meetings is paint and material color. For some reason, choosing a color scheme for a project cripples even the most vocal of clients. This may sound incredibly mean but … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products Tagged With: color, Materials

Glass Blocks and Design Competitions deserve each other

March 17, 2011 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

I have made no secret about my absolute disdain for glass block. If I thought it was worth hating I would but since I can't hurt their feelings, I will resort to the only tool at my disposal: I won't use it. Ever. Don't ask. It's not going to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products, Observations Tagged With: Architecture and Society, Design Competition, glass blocks, Materials

The Architect’s Tack Board

March 16, 2011 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

Everybody at one point or another in their life has had bulletin board but most of us eventually move on to something more high tech - something to write on, leave notes, or fill in calendar information. In our daily lives, those of us with children … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Materials and Products Tagged With: architects office, design studio

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