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KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition

October 10, 2013 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition

If you like architectural "drawings" than you've just landed on the mother lode. Those of us in the architectural business (because architects like to use big words) call these "architectural … [Read more...]

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

A Photographer’s Bag

September 20, 2013 by Bob Borson 5 Comments

A Photographer’s Bag

A look inside the bag of a professional photographer - this is pretty cool. As part of the ongoing series I am running, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Materials and Products Tagged With: architectural technology, photography

Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce

September 16, 2013 by Bob Borson 25 Comments

Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce

Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General Tagged With: Architects, architectural technology, blog, career, Writing a blog

An Architect’s Bag

August 19, 2013 by Bob Borson 60 Comments

An Architect’s Bag

There are many stereotypes associated with being an architect - our "over-the-shoulder" messenger bag is certainly one of them. In my particular case, I definitely fit the mold of the architects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bags, Do you want to be an Architect?, Materials and Products Tagged With: about bob, Architects, architectural technology, bob borson, design

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

Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms

February 5, 2013 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

Tornado Shelters and Safe Rooms

A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Construction, Materials and Products, My Work Tagged With: architectural technology, Construction Observation, Construction Process, Cottonwood, details, Materials

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