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Architecture Profession in Numbers

February 11, 2021 by Andrew Hawkins 2 Comments

Workforce-Stats-Architecture Profession in Numbers

So the podcast this week and a state architects' advocacy day got me thinking about numbers as they relate to our profession as compared to comparable professionals. So since I am a big fan of data, I went to round some up! I want to start by … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Architecture School, Career, Education, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, Architecture School, Do you want to be an Architect

Ep 068: Where is the Finish Line?

February 7, 2021 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

Architectural Diplomas and Awards - Where is the Finish Line

Becoming an architect is hard – but we all know that. You go to school for a long time and work and study but upon graduation, you are not an architect … so when does that moment happen? Welcome to episode 68 “Where is the Finish Line?” [Note: If … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architecture School, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Education, Episodes, Podcast Tagged With: Architects, Architecture School, career, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

What’s On My Desk?

February 1, 2021 by Bob Borson 2 Comments

What's On My Desk

I had a moment about a week ago that had to do with the simple question of "What's on my desk?" We are very busy up at the office and I have been putting in a lot of early mornings and late nights - which I kind of enjoy because I am working on some … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design Studio, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations, Products, Tools of the Trade Tagged With: architects office, architectural studio, Materials, Products

Ep 067: Ask the Show

January 24, 2021 by Bob Borson 3 Comments

Ask the Show - Life of an Architect Podcast

Should architects date one another? How do you get your first client? What is the greatest challenge you’ve ever faced? All this and more on today’s episode as Andrew and I answer your burning questions where almost nothing is off-limits. Welcome to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Design Studio, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural studio, Architecture and Society, career, design, Do you want to be an Architect

Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules

January 18, 2021 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

Architectural Graphics 101 Finish Schedules

Welcome to Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules ... a topic that I have been thinking about for probably over 5 years. I'm not entirely sure why it's taken me this long to discuss this particular topic but it probably has something to do with … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Graphics Tagged With: architects office, construction drawings, Graphics

Studio Lessons 101: Architectural Precedents

January 14, 2021 by Andrew Hawkins 3 Comments

Architecture Precedents Cover 04

One of the many activities undertaken in architecture school is the study of Architectural Precedents. While I am may not be convinced of the outcomes, I do believe in their value. This happens at some of the earliest stages of architecture … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architecture School, Design, Design Studio, Studio Lessons 101 Tagged With: architectural studio, Architecture School, design studio, Studio Lessons 101

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