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Ep 101: Design Process

May 30, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Architectural Presentation Images

If you were tasked with defining the design process – you could take it in a lot of different directions and you're going to have a lot of options. Andrew and I are going to attempt to tackle this topic and discuss how we go about solving the tasks … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Observations, Podcast Tagged With: architectural studio, being a part of the design process, conversations, design, design studio, Do you want to be an Architect, Residential Architect

Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet

May 23, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Architectural Graphics - Cover Page

When I say the words “cover sheet” and the topic is architectural drawings, a few different things come to mind … which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it did get me thinking that maybe we should spend a few minutes and have this conversation … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Do you want to be an Architect?, Graphics Tagged With: architectural studio, Do you want to be an Architect, Graphics

Ep 100: The 100th Episode

May 15, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Life of an Architect Podcast - The 100th episode

June 14th, 2018 … it was a Thursday, World Blood Donor Day, the end of Ramadan, and the first episode of the Life of an Architect podcast came out. That was 1,421 days ago and a lot has changed. In what could be described at times as a love/hate … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Episodes, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, conversations, design, Podcast

Studio Lessons 101: Diagrams

May 9, 2022 by Andrew Hawkins 1 Comment

After a week full of various studio reviews, I have realized how essential diagrams are to the presentation of one’s architectural ideas. While they may not hold a large place within the practice of architecture, they are certainly critical to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architect Skills, Architecture School, Design, Design Studio, Graphics, Schools of Architecture, Studio Lessons 101 Tagged With: Architects, architectural studio, Architecture School, design, design studio, Graphics

Ep 99: Construction Drawings

May 1, 2022 by Bob Borson 1 Comment

Modern House Drawings Bob Borson A201

A subject matter that we are always dancing around is the creation and preparation of drawings. Fundamentally and at their essence, drawings are at the core of what architects do and they allow us to have a conversation with owner’s clients, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architect Skills, Architectural Graphics - The Series, Construction, Contractors, Episodes, Podcast, Residential Tagged With: conversations, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast, Residential Architect

Ep 098: Architecture Presentations

April 17, 2022 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

University of Maryland Architectue School Students Presenting

As we get to that time of the year when students are working on their last project of the semester, we thought it would be a good idea to give you some unsolicited advice and help you score big points on this final presentation! Sit back and take in … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architecture School, Design, Design Studio, Education, Episodes, Life in General, Podcast, Projects, Schools of Architecture, Studio Lessons 101 Tagged With: Architects, architectural studio, Architecture School, design, design studio, Podcast

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