Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

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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OCTOBER 30, 2013

This technique works on any large format sheet of paper. What you know have is a folded up drawing 1/16th the area it was previously with the sheet title information on the outside corner. I have labeled the corners to help you keep track of how the sheet is being folded. Rotate the drawing 90 degrees and repeat the last step.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

For those people with that wonderous gift of Design, they have to communicate as well with the staff that makes the design real as much as they do with the client who is paying for that reality. All we need is a few good clients. Which takes dedication to craft, and keeping a current knowledge base. All we try to do is cover our cost.

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OCTOBER 26, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Lekker Architects © Darren Soh Lekker Architects was founded in 2014 by Ong Ker-Shing and Joshua Comaroff, classmates at Harvard Design School.

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APRIL 20, 2014

Make Your Own Opportunities Make Your Own Opportunities Bob Borson — April 21, 2014 — 26 Comments Young architectural interns are awesome … full of promise and possibility. One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques.

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APRIL 20, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Total Projects.

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

cue the narrative - my other favorite teaching technique] Bob (to enthusiastic intern): Would you mind making some lemonade? I am not going to waste my time – and more importantly the client’s money – by telling the intern everything that they are not supposed to do. Which one seems like the better path to take?

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Let’s go to my favorite educational design technique – the “narrative” [scene] Night time, new house, couple sleeping in their new bedroom for the first time Future Victim A : Don’t you love our new bedroom? Fear is always helpful in getting my clients to see the correct way.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Taiwanese structural engineer and architect Arthur Huang has been developing novel recycling techniques and machinery for nearly 20 years with his company Miniwiz. Her fifth, most recent book, "Wasted: When Trash Becomes Treasure", explores how waste materials can be upcycled using craft techniques. Find out more about Andrew Waugh ›.

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MARCH 30, 2014

Home / Construction / Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs Building with Structural Insulated Panels … or SIPs Bob Borson — March 31, 2014 — 75 Comments We are building the CHouse Modern using Structurally Insulated Panels, or SIPs as they are commonly referenced. Kyu Kim Thanks for the information Bob.

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MARCH 3, 2022

And these buildings are not only efficient and affordable, they are quite beautiful, retaining the clean lines and dramatic angles that characterize her work for wealthy clients. In 2009, Keely founded Kilograph with a desire to combine leading edge visualization techniques with animation, interactive design, graphics and branding.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Exploration drives its practice, from interrogating a project’s context to establishing a rich, collaborative dialogue with clients. Utilizing pioneering design and construction methods, its work is informed by each site’s unique cultural and geographic qualities.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Buildings, blocks of buildings and streets have been evaluated time and again for centuries: houses change, building techniques improve and residents’ uses have adapted to the times as well. Wenslauerstraat Housing, Bellamybuurt Amsterdam – Building Information. Amsterdam Architecture – contemporary building information.

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MARCH 23, 2014

Home / Architects / The Best Architectural Websites 2014 The Best Architectural Websites 2014 Bob Borson — March 24, 2014 — 27 Comments The Best Architectural Websites in the World. Freshome – Design and Architecture – is a site that I think my clients knew about before I did.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems. They may be artistic and some people may look at these process type sketches and consider them art, but they have a role and information to convey. Okay, maybe some go into the project drawer. or like that?

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MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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MAY 25, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. We help clients to solve the problem in managing the space. Chu Chih-Kang Space Design © Chu Chih-Kang Space Design Find the core value of a space is the first step of design.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

He still kept on calling, seemingly oblivious of the specific instructions and information I had shared with him. Unfortunately, n the information age we live in today, people think that more is always better. And I meant every word of it at the time. I thought that would be it for a while … wrong!

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

While the information is sometimes outdated by the time I see it, the process of critically looking at what other designers are doing is very inspirational. I have read it, and also found many useful and important information’s from this article. Finally there is ‘Creation.’ Renzo Piano Kimbell Art. i feel deprived.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Home / Kitchen / The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now The Great Kitchen Adventure Starts Now Bob Borson — May 1, 2014 — 68 Comments Kitchens are one of the most important rooms of the house. I’d be interested to learn about cost-cutting techniques for creating a small good working kitchen. kandbdesignpro Steve.

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MAY 8, 2023

The exterior walls are covered with a single material, Quebec cedar, whose outer face has been burned to give it a blackened appearance (Japanese-inspired Shou sugi ban technique). The design of each project is carefully planned with the client’s needs at the decisional forefront, and the goal is a unique spatial experience.

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MARCH 24, 2023

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Manuel Tojal Architects Manuel Tojal Architects Studio is an architecture studio founded in 2014.

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MAY 28, 2014

Home / Book Reviews / Book Reviews: Robert Moses and Harry Weese Book Reviews: Robert Moses and Harry Weese Bob Borson — May 29, 2014 — 8 Comments All the architects I know love books and most have an addiction of buying and keeping their books on display. This book, edited by Hillary Ballon and Kenneth T.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Home / Architects / … because that’s what architects do for fun … because that’s what architects do for fun Bob Borson — June 10, 2014 — 39 Comments I don’t have a lot of spare time on my hands … in fact the last few weeks have been brutal. That’s right, I said “ summer interns.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Home / My Work / KHouse Modern Progress Update 05 KHouse Modern Progress Update 05 Bob Borson — February 3, 2014 — 25 Comments It’s been a long time since I have provided an update on the KHouse Modern so I thought I wold take this Superbowl Sunday and put together a post that brings you up to speed. [and

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JUNE 18, 2014

Home / Career / Your Behavior Matters Your Behavior Matters Bob Borson — June 19, 2014 — 42 Comments We’ve all heard the expression that you shouldn’t ever judge a book by its cover, and I for one, tend to agree with this expression. Didn’t the client/owner of the commercial building intervene at any point?

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. I am more than happy to provide any dimensions someone may want, all you have to do is ask.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Home / Career / Architectural Job Starter Kit Architectural Job Starter Kit Bob Borson — February 28, 2014 — 27 Comments March is knocking on the door so that means one thing in an architectural office: the “summer interns” and freshly minted architectural graduates are … well, knocking on the door. Drawing sets?

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Bob Borson — February 10, 2014 — 49 Comments The last several years have been hard on the architectural profession. Since the projects I work on aren’t for me, I need to be able to separate out what I personally like and what the client wants. But , yes , I’d love to learn more new techniques.

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OCTOBER 20, 2013

As a result, we have been going piece by piece (at times) through the drawings and evaluating how the drawings look and if they convey the information we are striving for … do they look hand drawn ? If this is of some interest, please let me know what sort of information you might like me to show.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of vernacular architecture, the firm’s ethos centers on harnessing traditional local materials such as bamboo and pairing them with time-honored construction techniques. The firm’s ethos is highly collaborative, working closely with clients and craftspeople to deliver exceptional, informed structures.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

ARCAT, the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM specifications and much more at ARCAT.com. So I left full time employment at the end of November and officially last trench Runcible Studios in April 2014. This episode of EntreArchitect podcast is supported by our platform sponsors.

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