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Words that Architects use: Architect Bingo Card #1

November 8, 2010 by Bob Borson 70 Comments

Words that Architects use: Architect Bingo Card #1

If you want to be an architect, you have to speak in a certain way; if you don't, no one will take you very seriously. Architects tend to be overly specific and use words rarely uttered by regular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations Tagged With: conversations, design studio, students

The designation between House and Home

October 25, 2010 by Bob Borson 22 Comments

The designation between House and Home

The designation between house and home - is it semantics or is there a difference. Can I as "the architect" influence the difference one way or another? According to Merriam Webster: house (n): … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects Tagged With: conversations, Residential Architect

What do I think of the ADA….as an architect?

October 13, 2010 by Bob Borson 17 Comments

What do I think of the ADA….as an architect?

. On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by then President George. H. W. Bush. It was a momentous occasion and it would change the lives of millions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: ADA, conversations

The Brick House Goes Thrifting

September 23, 2010 by 19 Comments

The Brick House Goes Thrifting

I am handing over the reins of Life of an Architect today to a friend of mine - Morgan Satterfield, who can generally be found at the helm of her own website The Brick House. I find her endlessly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts Tagged With: blog, conversations, Guest post

What is Art?

August 17, 2010 by Bob Borson 42 Comments

What is Art?

Art can truly be judged by you, the individual, as far as you yourself are concerned, by only one measure. It is not a static but an energy measure. Do not ask what the art is or ought to be, for this … [Read more...]

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

Sshh!…I have a new girlfriend

July 1, 2010 by Bob Borson 15 Comments

Sshh!…I have a new girlfriend

Me: Hey Internet! What's up? You know, you and I never talk anymore even though we see each other like ALL the time. Internet: Yeah, I know what you mean, I've been really busy doing stuff. Me: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Observations Tagged With: about bob, blog, bob borson, conversations, Writing a blog

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