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What Home Buyers Really Want

September 23, 2013 by Bob Borson34 Comments

What Home Buyers Really Want

I am an architect who designs - among other things - residential projects for a fairly upscale clientele. I might be a rung or two down for the very top, but I generally have a crack at designing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ObservationsTagged With: builder homes, Residential Architect

Hatchet Bedrooms

September 9, 2013 by Bob Borson85 Comments

Hatchet Bedrooms

"Hatchet Bedroom" Have you heard this phrase before? I'd be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition. It has to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Observations, ResidentialTagged With: builder homes, conversations, design, residential

It’s all about the narrative

February 13, 2012 by Bob Borson18 Comments

It’s all about the narrative

In approximately 3 1/2 months I will be standing on a stage in Washington D.C. at the American Institute of Architects 2012 National Convention talking about blogging and social media for architects. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, ObservationsTagged With: Architecture and Society, being a part of the design process, builder homes, conversations, great to work with architects, Residential Architect

Planning and Zoning Departments make my face hurt

September 15, 2011 by Bob Borson35 Comments

Planning and Zoning Departments make my face hurt

Planning and Zoning Departments make my face hurt. Maybe not as bad as the original "this make my face hurt" and the infamous "this really make my face hurt" ... but my face still hurt. . Do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Life in GeneralTagged With: a day in the life, builder homes, design, Materials

This Really make my face hurt

June 27, 2011 by Bob Borson55 Comments

This Really make my face hurt

Back in December of last year I twisted off on a house that I drive by a few times a week - just amazed at how sloppy I thought the work was. This was a first for me, I had never identified a house … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in GeneralTagged With: builder homes, Construction Process, conversations, glass blocks, Materials, tile

The Kitchen is Key

May 2, 2011 by Bob Borson8 Comments

The Kitchen is Key

Everybody knows it ... and when you are a residential architect and design a lot of houses you really, really know it: The kitchen is the most important room in the house It's just one of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ObservationsTagged With: builder homes, counter tops, great to work with architects, kitchens, Residential Architect

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