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Proof that Architects are not Boring

May 22, 2014 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Proof that Architects are not Boring

Architects are not boring people ... they are many things but from where I'm sitting, boring isn't one of their character traits. When  filling out the registration form on my Life of an … [Read more...]

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

What Happens when Architects Date

February 13, 2014 by Bob Borson 54 Comments

What Happens when Architects Date

Quite possibly my favorite creative post [not to mention incredibly practical] Original research completed February 11th,  2013. . Valentine's Day is almost here so you know what that means ... [cue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Holidays Tagged With: Architects, humor

Should I be an Architect?

February 10, 2014 by Bob Borson 121 Comments

Should I be an Architect?

The last several years have been hard on the architectural profession. The tone of the questions I've received have shifted from: "Should I become an Architect?" to "Why should I become an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, bob borson, Do you want to be an Architect

Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong

December 12, 2013 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong

Architecture is not a trade, it's a craft ... and it normally takes years of practice before you start to routinely exist in the delicate balance between programming requirements and artistic … [Read more...]

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

Architects and the AIA

December 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 37 Comments

Architects and the AIA

If you receive any sort of professional correspondence from me, you will see three letters after my name ... Robert Borson, AIA The acronym "AIA" stands for the American Institute of Architects, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, AIA, aia young architect of the year, Architects, career, Do you want to be an Architect

What to Get an Architect for Christmas (2013)

November 21, 2013 by Bob Borson 29 Comments

What to Get an Architect for Christmas (2013)

It's that time a year again - the highly anticipated "What to get an Architect for Christmas" post! This is the 4th year in a row I have written this article and I must admit, this list is getting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, design, Gifts, Holiday, Products, what?

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