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Sketching the Housing Crisis

Landscape Architecture Magazine

Daniel Winterbottom, FASLA, sketching outdoors. He calls urban sketching a public act, one of vulnerability and frustration balanced with unique opportunities for dialogue, discovery, and fulfillment. Observation and contemplation of the phenomena and nuances of a scene are critical skills honed specifically through field sketching.

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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Architectural Sketches Architectural Sketches Bob Borson — September 26, 2013 — 22 Comments Architects sketch as part of the process when doing their job … at least I do. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems.

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Architectural Delineation Competition - KRob 2013 | Life of an.

Life of an Architect

On November 14th, I will be moderating a panel made up of the jurors, who will be selecting the winners in this years delineation competition, where each panelist will present their work and engage in a lively conversation on current trends in architectural delineation, the profession of CG Architects, techniques and technology.

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The Best Architectural Websites 2014 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I have removed most aggregate sites from my list for this reason. If you have a site and can’t be bothered with generating your own content, or adding your voice to the conversation – I’m probably not coming back. Simply sharing a link to someone else’s site isn’t good enough to make this list.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. In order to reach all points on the site without damaging the trees, the contractor had to use a concrete pump truck with a giant arm on it. Here is a look at the controller for the pump arm.

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10 Best Architecture Firms in Costa Rica

Architizer

Besides designing buildings that harmoniously blend with the surrounding environments, architects use locally sourced materials and sustainable technologies such as rainwater harvesting systems, solar power and natural ventilation techniques, prioritizing the country’s sustainability and preservation of its natural heritage.