Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

This was a quick plan study that I prepared so that I could show the client how we could add another bedroom to this one area of the house. Since I will run copies of the sketches I make for the client, I like to use a red colored pencil to shade in the walls. This sketch is actually an earlier iteration of the 4th sketch in this post.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 13, 2014

instead of moping about as planned i shall produce another diagram for my project! Years ago I felt I had to work all the time to make a difference and advance in my firm. I figure it will force me to go outside and do something active guest this is exactly the post i needed to read. thanks bob. link] Bob Borson eye on the prize!

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

″ – drawing title on one side and the firm’s logo on the other side. First thing I learned to do on my very first “job” at an architectural firm Mark Mc Swain Most “City” folding formats are based on whether the P&D/Engineering Office file cabinets are Letter versus Legal sized format.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. I like them.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Fast forward 20+ years and here I am today; a partner in a terrific firm, a previous AIA “Young Architect of the Year” recipient, projects in my portfolio that I am proud of creating, leadership positions in my professional organization (Dallas Chapter American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects).

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

That project was the first opportunity I had to exist on my own as a professional, it gave me the confidence and understanding I could do this for myself and set me on a path to starting my own firm. Dar Williams – End of the Summer I discovered Dar Williams about the time I started my firm.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 16, 2020

Where do architectural firms find their potential customers, how do they meet, and what does the architecture market look like in these places? For countless decades, architecture firms have been dependent on word-of-mouth tactics. 600 building permits – the fourth-highest result since 2010. Scope of this research.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

too funny reading what had been important to me back then, with little diagrams explaining things too. My summer jobs with architectural firms provided my spending money through the year. last night, i flew in to DCA for a visit with family, and Mom had pulled out several postcards from a trip i took to Europe in high school.

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