Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. It’s architecture not emergency surgery, mix in some hobbies during the weekend. What about those poor souls?

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MAY 7, 2014

Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Bob Borson — May 8, 2014 — 30 Comments A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Home / Do you want to be an Architect?

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APRIL 6, 2014

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. It’s kinda freaky to be honest.

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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.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s a long time to work at developing the skills it takes to practice architecture. … kids will take a chance. 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.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. It’s not only the story of my first project, but the complete story of how my wife and architect business partner Annmarie McCarthy and I started our own architecture firm. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. My First Job in Architecture.

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AUGUST 30, 2016

This post is my contribution to an international blog series called #ArchiTalks. Bad marketing (or no marketing) will result in bad clients. Good marketing will result in good clients. What are the best ways to place your firm in the minds of your potential clients? How do we find the work we want? Plan your strategy.

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A Better Built Environment

MARCH 11, 2021

Architecture isn’t about the physical house. Gerber I just finished reading the E-Myth revisited and although it isn’t design/architecture specific, I have to say it strikes a lot of chords with me. Our blog posts are exclusively written about projects that are either still in the design phase, or are under construction.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2013

I found the jambox two years later in one of the other architecture school buildings, sitting there on a table as if that’s where I had left it the two years prior… … with no mix tape. I had it with me from one design studio to the next design studio up until my spring semester of my 4th year. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The profession of architecture has historically been dependent upon older architects mentoring younger architects. One of the requirements of becoming a licensed architect is the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) which logs job training under certain tasks which is then signed off by a licensed architect.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Tricks of the Trade Architectural Tricks of the Trade Bob Borson — October 31, 2013 — 55 Comments Architects have all sorts of mannerisms and processes in place that seem to transcend their time and place. You might be thinking to yourself “why would I fold a drawing?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

If the culture of the architectural office requires their people to routinely make sacrifices for the sake of the business, I think there’s a problem somewhere. If the culture of the architectural office requires their people to routinely make sacrifices for the sake of the business, I think there’s a problem somewhere.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

This week, I am sharing blogging duties with a friend and active supporter of Entrepreneur Architect. He is the founder of Young Architect, a blog featuring articles about design, the architecture registration exam , entrepreneurship, and his journey as a young architect. The Cheap Architecture Day Laborer.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

It reads: The complimentary advice provided on ‘Life of an Architect’ is based on an abbreviated examination of the minimal facts given, not the typical extensive (and sometimes exhaustive) analysis I conduct when working with my clients. I am interested in architecture. Hopefully this helps in some way.

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MAY 18, 2014

My heartfelt thanks go out to all that participated, and congratulations are in order to the following designers: Designer : Zarina Ateig – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Bio : I’m a recent architecture and project management graduate from Toronto, who moved half way across the world looking for an awesome job. That’s me.

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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. Deciding to write this blog has in many ways become a watershed moment for me in my career. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

So far we have seen the contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Today we get to take a look inside the bag of Dallas based environmental graphic designer – Steve Jordan of Steve Jordan Design. It was a gift from a client 7. Send to Email Address.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

far we have Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer and today its an architectural photographer. Matthew got a nice gig and gets to travel around the United States and the world.photographing architectural projects. If I wasn’t shooting two client projects, I might just take this kit.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Home / Bags / An Architect’s Bag 002 An Architect’s Bag 002 Bob Borson — September 7, 2013 — 21 Comments A few weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I decided to take my architectural bag – the bag that carries my treasures between home and the office – pull everything out and show it to the world.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, an architecture student, a dry wall contractor, and for today, we finally get to take a look at what’s exactly inside the bag of an interior designer. As an architectural-studio trained designer, I’m skeptical about the lack of a thorough site analysis.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2016

If there is a topic I can spontaneously talk about, it’s this blog … it is the closest thing I have to a hobby ( which is incredibly sad on so many levels ) and I definitely have a Love / Hate relationship with it. I shut down the blog and probably watched kitten video’s for awhile just to get my head right.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

We have a really savvy client on this project and this process was initiated by him – I have been playing catch-up from the beginning. Being an architecture student, I have trouble with the ‘concept formation’ part of design process. The Creative Process for an. They are down to ground and easy to understand.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Why Architects should Blog Theresa Hi Bob: I know you professionally and you’ll do great at this task! I work as as a House Consultant and 95% of my work is about advising clients how to create a single space with kitchen, dining and living areas. Good luck and let me know along the way if I can help in any way.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

When I decided to select “My First Project” as a topic for this month’s ArchiTalks topic, I knew instantly which project I would choose to focus on – not because it’s so good, but because I had all sorts of attachments that I could refer to (which is an important consideration when writing an architectural blog).

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 12, 2014

I had many interesting conversations with architecture students while I was in Chicago. It was very interesting that many of them had similar questions to those I receive every day from the licensed architects who follow this blog. My answer to those students, as well as to anyone else concerned with this very volatile issue?

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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. I’ve been around the architectural block more times than I care to admit at this stage of my career and I have learned a few things along the way.

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MAY 21, 2014

I’m an architecture student, I really like growing pumpkins too. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' . – I have a pet Magpie, Turkey, Duck, Pig, and some others… – My family grows record setting giant pumpkins. – I’ve eaten McDonalds in over 20 countries. Send to Email Address.

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Today we get a look into the bag of freelance designer/ consultant and electrician Lindy Weston (B.Envd., Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Your Email Address.

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JUNE 9, 2014

Jess Hopkin If it’s any consolation, I use sketch up all the time for trying to make my point at uni Tony Bob, Im new to your blog, and I have had some reading a lot of your posts and insight. link] Bob Borson I’m sure this happens to people in architectural offices all over the world. You made my day.eh Kids these day !

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

And for those architecture students who are at school 32 hours a day, this is a sweet back-up power source. Cosmos of Light: The Sacred Architecture of Le Corbusier [2013] $58 Le Corbusier’s religious buildings are exhaustively photographed and studied in one of the most beautiful architectural books ever.

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MAY 22, 2018

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Catherine Meng received her bachelor of architecture degree from Cornell University and joined DLR Group Kwan Hemi in 2016 where she focuses on multifamily and student housing projects. Okay, great.

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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. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings. Great post Bob!

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