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Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you

May 15, 2013 by Bob Borson 23 Comments

Big or Small? What’s the right sized firm for you

For young architects and recent architectural graduates, trying to determine what the right size architectural firm for you means that there are a few things that you should consider. This is one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: architects office, Do you want to be an Architect

Architectural Portfolios and Their True Purpose

May 6, 2013 by Bob Borson 51 Comments

Architectural Portfolios and Their True Purpose

At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. I had one - maintained it for several years too - it was the tool I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career Tagged With: architects office, Do you want to be an Architect, students

Golden Handcuffs – A Lesson Learned

April 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 53 Comments

Golden Handcuffs – A Lesson Learned

One of the most important pieces of advice I could dole out on this site is this: . Don't ever take a job just for the money .   I was a little surprised to discover that despite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career Tagged With: architects office, bob borson, career, conversations

Architectural Interns

November 8, 2012 by Bob Borson 80 Comments

Architectural Interns

Architectural Interns ~huuh ~ yeah What are they good for? Absolutely nothing~ awwwhuh-uhhuhh [if you don't know the Edwin Starr version of the song 'War' you need to go here after reading this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: architects office, Architecture School, career, Do you want to be an Architect

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

An Architect’s tool bag

August 20, 2012 by Bob Borson 108 Comments

An Architect’s tool bag

Architects have their own tools of the trade - many of which are each worthy of getting their own individual attention - but today I felt like going "big-picture" on you. All of the items I list today … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, Materials and Products Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, architects office, architectural technology, desk, Do you want to be an Architect

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