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Writing your resumé

May 19, 2011 by Bob Borson 158 Comments

Writing your resumé

It's that time of year again and the resumes from graduating college seniors are starting to crash our office door. What better time than now to have a little chat about them? What this post isn't … [Read more...]

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

Perception vs. Reality

March 31, 2011 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Perception vs. Reality

Perception versus Reality - it's a phrase I think most of us have heard before and it isn't to difficult to understand its meaning. Basically, it purports that what you think is real isn't actually … [Read more...]

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

The Architect’s Tack Board

March 16, 2011 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

The Architect’s Tack Board

Everybody at one point or another in their life has had bulletin board but most of us eventually move on to something more high tech - something to write on, leave notes, or fill in calendar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials and Products Tagged With: architects office, design studio

When you are an architect…

January 20, 2011 by Bob Borson 133 Comments

When you are an architect…

I love what I do. There is no question in my mind that I made the right decision when I was 5 years old to become an architect. Sure there have been some bumps along the way and there is uncertainty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, Architecture School

How to name your design firm

December 22, 2010 by Bob Borson 81 Comments

How to name your design firm

One the first things you must consider when starting your new architectural firm is what to name it. The choices are varied and the ramifications staggering. If the personality of the firm is going to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: architects office

How to shoot a rubber band

November 11, 2010 by Bob Borson 42 Comments

How to shoot a rubber band

If you are going to be an architect, there are several skills you absolutely must possess; clarity of thought superlative communication skills 3-dimensional visualization and problem solving These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office

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