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My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

August 17, 2015 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

There are a lot of reasons why I like being an architect, some of which I’ve covered here before on site. In particular, I really enjoy being an architect that specializes in residential architecture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work, Observations, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, conversations, Do you want to be an Architect

Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)

August 3, 2015 by Bob Borson 44 Comments

Why I am an Architect (and not an Astronaut)

I don't ever wonder why I am became an architect, just like I don't ever wonder why I didn't become something else ... like an astronaut, or a belly dancer. It's because I don't have the skills to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: a day in the life, about bob, ArchiTalks, Architects, career

My Day in a Wheelchair

July 27, 2015 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

My Day in a Wheelchair

It should be noted that I am not disabled in any way - with specific regards to definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - meaning I don't have a condition that would limit any of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, being a part of the design process, conversations

Being an Architect is Hell

June 29, 2015 by Bob Borson 64 Comments

Being an Architect is Hell

This was a day, just like any other day. I was minding my own business when I was visually assaulted by my hotel shower. (That's right ... assaulted.) For most people, they probably wouldn't have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations

You Should Design Everything

June 15, 2015 by Bob Borson 41 Comments

You Should Design Everything

If you consider yourself a designer, you should design everything. There are many things I do during a typical day – designing “stuff” is just one very small portion – but I still consider myself a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Competition, Design, Graphics, Playhouse Competition 2015, Sketching Tagged With: a day in the life, design, Playhouse Competition, sketching

Putting in the Work

June 1, 2015 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

Putting in the Work

It's been an interesting couple of weeks - at least I think interesting is the right word for it. Not good, not bad ... a bit exhausting to be honest. But that's life, right? Work, work, work, seems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, career, conversations

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