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2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

October 31, 2012 by Bob Borson 4 Comments

2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

This weekend is the 2012 AIA Dallas Tour of Homes and this year, we have a house that is participating on the tour. There are 8 houses altogether, and all of them designed by architects. I chaired … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Dallas Architecture, My Work Tagged With: Architects, Dallas Architecture, Modern Architecture, modern house

What’s an architects day like?

September 24, 2012 by Bob Borson 60 Comments

What’s an architects day like?

So what exactly does an architect do all day? Chances are the answer is "a lot" and depending on the market sector in which they focus, probably something somewhat similar and somewhat unique compared … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, architects office, bob borson, career

Dead Projects

September 5, 2012 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

Dead Projects

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it doesn't count if it doesn't get built. I am talking about architectural projects although I am sure this phrase applies to some other areas as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dallas Architecture, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work Tagged With: being a part of the design process, bob borson, clients, design, modern house, sketching, sketchup

The Best Architectural Websites

August 27, 2012 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

The Best Architectural Websites

The Top Architectural Websites in the World . That sounds pretty important doesn't it? At the very least it sounds comprehensive ... it suggests an extensive and exhaustive collection of the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Observations Tagged With: blog, design, Top Ten lists, Writing a blog

Cottonwood Modern – Job Site Visits

August 13, 2012 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

Cottonwood Modern – Job Site Visits

One of the most useful exercises that any young architect can partake in is to visit construction sites as often as possible. It is one thing to sit in an office all day designing and drafting up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Modern House, My Work Tagged With: Construction Observation, Construction Process, contractors, Cottonwood

A look at all the playhouses – 2012 Parade of Playhouses

August 8, 2012 by Bob Borson 13 Comments

A look at all the playhouses – 2012 Parade of Playhouses

The playhouses are built, in place, and on display ... my work is finally done (for at least 7 months.) When the construction dust settled, there were 15 playhouse designed and built for the 17th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Playhouses Tagged With: CASA, Chicken Coops, Design Competition, Playhouse Competition, playhouses

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