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015: Tools of an Architect

January 6, 2019 by Bob Borson 8 Comments

015: Tools of an Architect

All industries have specific tools that make their business work - and architects are no different in this regard. During the 26+ years that have passed since I graduated from college, I have seen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Episodes Tagged With: architects office, architectural studio, architectural technology, Podcast

Technology is Amazing

May 21, 2018 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

Technology is Amazing

If you are an architect, technology is a way of life ... but despite knowing this information, I am frequently amazed by just how amazing technology actually is and the role it plays daily in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural technology, being a part of the design process, design studio

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

October 25, 2016 by Bob Borson 38 Comments

Off Center Pivot Door and 45 Seconds

The process of entering your house is important. There is a sequence of events that should happen from the time someone arrives at the curb and makes their way to the front door, and preparing this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Design, Graphics, Modern House, My Work, Projects, Residential Tagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, design, details, Modern Architecture, Residential Architect

KHouse Modern – Drywall Progress

April 7, 2015 by Bob Borson 44 Comments

KHouse Modern – Drywall Progress

I haven't provided an update on the KHouse Modern in a long while so this post is quite overdue. This house is really amazing and the craft in which it is being built is incredible ... and sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work, Residential Tagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, KHouse Modern, Materials, modern house

Architectural Delineation Competition – KRob 2013 Winners

November 18, 2013 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

Architectural Delineation Competition  – KRob 2013 Winners

If you're "in the know", you'll understand when I say these are not amazing drawings ... these are amazing "delineations." Last Thursday, I was asked to moderate a panel of extremely talented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Graphics Tagged With: Architects, architectural sketching, architectural technology, design

KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03

October 14, 2013 by Bob Borson 36 Comments

KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03

If your new here at Life of an Architect, say hello to the KHouse Modern project. This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Modern House, My Work Tagged With: architectural technology, design, KHouse Modern, NMH 2013 KHouse, Revit

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