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DECEMBER 9, 2012

My wife and I launched our architecture firm, Fivecat Studio , in 1999. Running a successful architecture firm is very much like raising kids. As prepared as you think you might be, running an architecture firm is much harder than you ever imagined. Before you can finish, you must first begin.

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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. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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APRIL 13, 2014

I finished a custom table commission on Saturday and I was thinking of all the other things I could do on Sunday. finals time at architecture school frequently gets overwhelming and i felt like giving up on everything. Years ago I felt I had to work all the time to make a difference and advance in my firm. thanks bob.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

It was designed by Bruce Goff and finished by Bart Prince after his death. It was my first year in architecture school at UH, and it was in the Architecture History class from Prof. It was done by a local firm in my area at the turn of the 20th century. He was Gehry before Gehry. Bruce Goff. What an amazing house.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture. Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Career , Do you want to be an Architect?

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Community Design (ACD) since 2012, and is currently serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice.

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APRIL 6, 2014

They look like 1/4″ At my firm we typically start at 1/16″ and work up to 1/8″, usually do not go above unless its working out a detail or a small detailed area. Depending on the architecture school themselves, hand drafting and sketching may be a big part of it or barely existent. Especially in planning firms.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

When I first started architecture school as a freshman in college, I didn’t have the focus or maturity I needed to tackle the curriculum and I ended up having a serious identity crisis when I was 19 years old. This could be almost anything within the field of architecture – it doesn’t necessarily stick to one thing.

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APRIL 26, 2015

is a design and manufacturing company specializing in sculpture, architectural features and commercial products Joe McCall – A noted and reputable designer with over 23 AIA award-winning buildings to his credit, there are so many accolades that you can share about Joe that they are too numerous to list.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Art Vandelay “Most firms will cover some or all costs associated with exams and initial license” None of the half dozen firms in which I have worked with during the last 7 years have.

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MARCH 30, 2014

click image to enlarge] Here’s a finished look at the SIP sitting on the double sill plate … makes sense now doesn’t it? A_Russell My firm has done a few residential projects using SIP’s. Not too good for walls but great for roofs and pre-finished both sides. gt Hey Bob, Great post, indeed as always.

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