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My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

August 17, 2015 by Bob Borson 24 Comments

My Job is Definitely Better than Yours

There are a lot of reasons why I like being an architect, some of which I’ve covered here before on site. In particular, I really enjoy being an architect that specializes in residential architecture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Do you want to be an Architect?, My Work, Observations, Residential Tagged With: a day in the life, bob borson, conversations, Do you want to be an Architect

My Day in a Wheelchair

July 27, 2015 by Bob Borson 28 Comments

My Day in a Wheelchair

It should be noted that I am not disabled in any way - with specific regards to definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - meaning I don't have a condition that would limit any of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, Architecture and Society, being a part of the design process, conversations

Being an Architect is Hell

June 29, 2015 by Bob Borson 64 Comments

Being an Architect is Hell

This was a day, just like any other day. I was minding my own business when I was visually assaulted by my hotel shower. (That's right ... assaulted.) For most people, they probably wouldn't have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Do you want to be an Architect?, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: a day in the life, conversations

3 Words: Are. Blogs. Important.

June 4, 2015 by Bob Borson 63 Comments

3 Words: Are. Blogs. Important.

If I asked you to tell me your favorite 3 words, do you know what they would be, or would this be a "I'll get back you you" situation? I certainly don't have three favorite words - who does? The irony … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ArchiTalks, Blog, Career Tagged With: ArchiTalks, blog, conversations

Putting in the Work

June 1, 2015 by Bob Borson 27 Comments

Putting in the Work

It's been an interesting couple of weeks - at least I think interesting is the right word for it. Not good, not bad ... a bit exhausting to be honest. But that's life, right? Work, work, work, seems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General Tagged With: a day in the life, career, conversations

The Crummy Pillow Paradigm

January 29, 2015 by Bob Borson 35 Comments

The Crummy Pillow Paradigm

Every morning when I wake up, I make the bed. I don't really have that many household morning chores other than letting the dog out and feeding all the pets so a few years ago I took it upon myself to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Career, Life in General, Observations Tagged With: conversations

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