Site Logo

Life of an Architect

  • Podcast
  • about me
  • Questions / Contact
  • F. A. Q.
  • Do you want to be an Architect?
  • Architecture Books+
You are here: Home / Archives for conversations

Watch Your Mouth

August 13, 2018 by Bob Borson 11 Comments

Watch Your Mouth

From time to time, there are moments when I hear someone say something that leaves me flabbergasted. Considering that I love to talk, I think I am more than willing to let most people slide when they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations

Life of an Architect – The Inevitable has Arrived

June 11, 2018 by Bob Borson 26 Comments

Life of an Architect – The Inevitable has Arrived

The inevitable has arrived. I am officially bored with blogging, and it only took 8 years, 5 months, 8 days, and 854 blog posts to get here. I can still easily remember the thrill I used to experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General Tagged With: Architecture and Society, conversations, Podcast, what?, Writing a blog

Conference Calls are Killing Me

June 4, 2018 by Bob Borson 14 Comments

Conference Calls are Killing Me

At some point, somebody thought instead of having face-to-face meetings, conference calls would be a good idea. They were wrong because it's a bad idea ... just like ordering anything from a "food" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: architects office, architectural studio, conversations

Architectural Blogging … It isn’t for Everyone

March 20, 2018 by Bob Borson 6 Comments

Architectural Blogging … It isn’t for Everyone

My computer is dying ... I am systematically killing it with all the stuff I keep on here. One of the things that frequently happens when you write a blog like mine (i.e. a site that is graphically … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, blog, conversations, what?, Writing a blog

Architectural Redlines During Design

January 29, 2018 by Bob Borson 41 Comments

Architectural Redlines During Design

Nothing makes people lose their minds faster than whenever I post a sketch ... you would think that contained somewhere within this sketch is the nuclear launch codes and because of my frivolous lack … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architectural Graphics - The Series, Architectural Sketches - The Series, Career, Graphics, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, architects office, architectural sketching, being a part of the design process, conversations

How Architects Talk to One Another

December 6, 2017 by Bob Borson 20 Comments

How Architects Talk to One Another

Since I spend a majority of my time trying exceedingly hard to not sound like an architect, it's always a bit of a jolt to my system when I jump back into an environment when it's actually important … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Design, Graphics, Life in General, My Work, Observations, Sketching Tagged With: architectural sketching, architectural studio, conversations, design studio, sketching

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Search Life of an Architect

Trending on Life of an Architect

Architectural Graphics 101 - Symbols
Ten Cathedrals to see before you die
Architectural Graphics 101 - Window Schedules
Ep 180: Size Doesn't Matter
Architectural Graphics 101: Finish Schedules
Architectural Graphics 101 - Reflected Ceiling Plans
Architectural Graphics 101: Cover Sheet
Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry
Architectural Graphics 101 - Wall Types
Architectural Graphics 101 - Layers

Subscribe to Podcast

Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidiHeartRadioby EmailTuneInRSS

Subscribe to our mailing list

* indicates required

Apparel for Architects

T-Shirts for Architects - Bob Borson

Support for Advice or Guidance - or if you simply want to show appreciation for the content produced on this site

Thanks!
Other Amount
Project Reference or Support for Questions Answered:

My “Serious” Disclaimer

The complimentary advice provided on ‘Life of an Architect’ is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril … if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me. Cheers.

Pages

  • Comment Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Architecture Books+
  • about me
  • Questions?
  • F. A. Q.
  • Do you want to be an Architect?
  • Podcast

Life of an Architect | Bob Borson

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Archives of Awesomeness

Copyright © 2026 Life of an Architect