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Surviving Architecture School

December 16, 2013 by Bob Borson 80 Comments

Surviving Architecture School

Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. I know that it isn't easy and I can still remember moments of crippling panic as I looked around the studio during my presentation. Fast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: Architecture School, career, design studio

Architects and the AIA

December 9, 2013 by Bob Borson 37 Comments

Architects and the AIA

If you receive any sort of professional correspondence from me, you will see three letters after my name ... Robert Borson, AIA The acronym "AIA" stands for the American Institute of Architects, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, AIA, aia young architect of the year, Architects, career, Do you want to be an Architect

Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

December 2, 2013 by Bob Borson 32 Comments

Architectural Interns – “Just Follow the Recipe”

Gather round the drafting table kids, now that I've replaced my computer, it's time for Grandpa Borson to dole out some more important and life altering advice. If you swing through my site with any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General Tagged With: advice, career, interns, recipe

Reading between the Lines

November 14, 2013 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

Reading between the Lines

There is a life lesson that everyone should learn at some point - and I truly believe your personal success is directly tied to your ability to learn this lesson as early as possible in your career. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: architects office, career, conversations, what?

The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect

November 13, 2013 by Bob Borson 130 Comments

The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect

The costs associated with becoming a licensed architect are out of control. If you have gone through the process yourself in the last 10 years you know exactly what I mean - it seems like there is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Career, Do you want to be an Architect? Tagged With: architects office, Architecture and Society, career, Do you want to be an Architect

Meetings are a Waste of Time

September 19, 2013 by Bob Borson 34 Comments

Meetings are a Waste of Time

Despite how much I like to talk, I think most meetings are a waste of time and a drain on my life force. At least half of the meetings I attend, nothing is really happening other than the swapping of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, career, office

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