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Architecture Lectures and Presentations

November 12, 2020 by Andrew Hawkins1 Comment

Empty halls for Architecture Lectures

One of my new tasks this semester in my academic position is to be a member of the departmental committee for lectures and exhibitions. This committee is tasked with creating the annual lecture and exhibitions program for the Department of … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Architecture School, Career, Design, Education, Life in GeneralTagged With: Architects, architectural education, Architecture and Society, Architecture School, conversations, design, Presentations

062: The Evolving Virtual Office

November 8, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

house plan view for wifi layout

The phrase "Virtual Office" has a much different ring and connotation to it now than it did just a few months ago. As more and more people work from home (more times than not in a spare bedroom or from the dining room table) what changes will take … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design Studio, Episodes, Observations, Podcast, Technology, Tools of the TradeTagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural studio, career, design studio, Podcast

Kitchen Pantry Design 101

November 2, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Enlarged Butler's Pantry plan

Pantries are one of those spaces that exist within every house that either get a lot of attention or no attention at all. If you were to stop and think about the pantry in your own home, I bet you would know which category it falls into (my own falls … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Design, Graphics, Interior Design, Kitchen, My Work, ResidentialTagged With: design, details, Graphics, modern house, Residential Architect

I Work How Many Jobs? My FTE equals 3.0?

October 29, 2020 by Andrew HawkinsLeave a Comment

Andrew Weekly Calendar

As we discussed the stereotypes earlier this week on the podcast, I was inspired to create this post. Added to that is just two days ago some of the discussion in our upcoming episode (062) and then I was fully settled into this one. Do all … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Andrew H, Architects, Architecture School, Career, Design, Life in GeneralTagged With: a day in the life, Architects, Architecture and Society, career, design

061: Architectural Stereotypes

October 25, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Architectural Stereotypes the Angry Architect

When I say the word “architect” what do you imagine? It seems that most people imagine individuals in black clothing (most likely a turtleneck) and heavy rimmed glasses. We are here to set the record straight regarding the disconnect between the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Episodes, Life in General, Observations, PodcastTagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, design, Do you want to be an Architect, Podcast

Architectural Graphics 101 – Title Blocks

October 19, 2020 by Bob BorsonLeave a Comment

Architectural Graphics 101 Title Blocks

Architectural Graphics are a topic that it seems everybody has an interest in discussing - or at the very least, looking at for comparison purposes. After a very long hiatus, Architectural Graphics 101 is rising from the ashes like the proverbial … [Continue reading]

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

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