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Architectural Sketching

July 11, 2013 by Bob Borson 76 Comments

Architectural Sketching

I get asked a lot (as in every single day) about architects and their ability to sketch. "Do you have to be good at drawing if you want to be an architect?" or "I want to be an architect but I can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Do you want to be an Architect?, Observations Tagged With: Architects, bob borson, design, details, Do you want to be an Architect

“Velvet Rope” Design

July 8, 2013 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

“Velvet Rope” Design

There is a phrase that I've used for years - I honestly don't know if I made it up or if I heard it from someone else [but knowing me like I do, I probably made it up] "Velvet rope" design This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Design, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, what?

Disposable Architecture?

July 1, 2013 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

Disposable Architecture?

This last Saturday didn't go exactly has I had planned but I did manage to get the construction drawings done on my bird house themed playhouse. This is my own personal entry into the Dallas CASA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Playhouse Competition 2013, Playhouses Tagged With: a day in the life, Architects, being a part of the design process, CASA, design, details

The Architect’s Ego

June 20, 2013 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

The Architect’s Ego

The "Architect's Ego" ... most architects think it's a birthright that comes with the license. If you're a contractor, engineer or interior designer you've experienced it. If you're a client - I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, conversations, great to work with architects

New Roads for Architectural Engagement

June 10, 2013 by Bob Borson 9 Comments

New Roads for Architectural Engagement

This coming Thursday, June 13th, I have been invited by the AIA Dallas Associates Committee to participating in their summer series called "Architecture on Tap." This is a casual panel format … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Blog, Career Tagged With: Architects, architectural technology, Architecture and Society, blog, design

AEC Cares – projectDenver

June 6, 2013 by Bob Borson Leave a Comment

AEC Cares – projectDenver

One of the interesting side effects of writing a blog like this one is you frequently meet people who are in the AEC industry who try and leverage their knowledge, resources, and abilities in order to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Contractors, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, Architecture and Society, conversations, Guest post

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