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Fun with Tile | Trend USA

November 23, 2010 by Bob Borson 18 Comments

Fun with Tile | Trend USA

Trend USA, an Italian mosaic producer with offices around the world, announced a new process for making mosaics recently. It's something they're calling an elaboration, and to achieve it they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Materials and Products Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Materials, tile

I could use some help…seriously

October 21, 2010 by Bob Borson 21 Comments

I could use some help…seriously

I am going to put my massive appropriately sized ego to the side and ask for some help. Not the kind of help that requires loved ones to sneak up on me and tell me how I am ruining their lives, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: being a part of the design process, blog, Design Competition

It’s all in the details

October 4, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

It’s all in the details

One of the great things about designing residential projects for specific clients is that you can really get in and explore the opportunities to deliver a superior product that exceeds expectations. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Dallas Architecture, details, exterior patio, Residential Architect

The Rural Studio – the 20K House

August 5, 2010 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

The Rural Studio – the 20K House

I am lending my support and turning over my website to Eric Schmid, a recent graduate from the University of Oklahoma Scholars Program with a Bachelors in Architecture and a minor in Business. Eric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: being a part of the design process, Rural Studio

Hey man, the journey’s groovy

March 8, 2010 by 5 Comments

Hey man, the journey’s groovy

. I was having lunch with a friend of mine today and shared with him that Jimi Hendrix is putting out a new album. What? Ahmm, didn't he die like 40 years ago? Yes - he did. Apparently there are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: being a part of the design process, builder homes, great to work with architects

Top Ten Reasons to be an Architect

February 22, 2010 by 168 Comments

Top Ten Reasons to be an Architect

I have seen a lot of lists recently that have reasons why not to be an architect so I thought I would come up with a list of reasons why you should be an architect. To make things interesting, I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: Architects, being a part of the design process, Do you want to be an Architect

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