Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

Doug and I have formed a professional architect-to-architect relationship since I started writing my blog and we have routinely exchanged emails over the years discussing a myriad of subjects. Down the road you can take exact measurements of critical areas of the structure as required. Waterfront house initial concept sketches.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

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. This is a sketch from project that I am currently working on – the KHouse Modern.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 4, 2014

Home / Architects / Why Architects should Blog Why Architects should Blog Bob Borson — May 5, 2014 — 40 Comments I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). This is now the main reason why I continue writing my blog.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 27, 2022

Here is the next installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. Accumulation: The Art, Architecture, and Media of Climate Change edited by Nick Axel, Nikolaus Hirsch, Daniel A.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MARCH 21, 2022

I've decided to bring back "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. This installment features six monographs published between December 2020 and January 2022.

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Design Thoughts Architects

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There are plenty of ways you can maximize your structure design through rooftop designs. By maximizing any space is by providing natural light in multiple ways to travel throughout the whole structure. Importance of Bricks in Residential Structure. Open-up the ceiling. Light is very important to most architects.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

There are other options available to us -some include post-tensioned slab on grade and plain ol’ slab on grade, and all of these options are fine under the right circumstances but if I had my pick (which I normally do) we recommend the pier and beam structural foundation. Home Inspector : This house has structural issues.

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Shades of Grey

APRIL 16, 2021

I have been using BIM to explore history for several years now and have shared many of these explorations on this blog. At times the clinical realism of a computer rendering can be less effective, emotionally than an artist’s sketch. The supporting structure is mostly constructed from sweeps. It draws you into the experience.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 11, 2018

The first of which is was most recently focused on in the new series “ Architectural Sketches ” … in this case, it was the second installment where I took a focused look at the retail component of a 20,000 square foot new development that will include a medical practice as well as additional tenant space.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

So here is a look at my playhouse for 2014 – I’m calling it ‘The Lantern House’ Original concept sketch – going back to the iconic shape of a playhouse. As I started developing my idea, I sketched out how the materials would come together. Vegetables or Dessert? nathan This is awesome.

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DC By Design

JULY 1, 2020

I made lots of sketches and once I realized I had no idea how to execute them, I decided to seek formal instruction. Every piece is a sculpture and a structure. He’s been studying fashion design at Marymount University, and the pandemic gave him the time to work on his new craft: I’ve been interested in fashion all my life.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 2, 2014

Home / Blog / To Delete or Not To Delete … To Delete or Not To Delete … Bob Borson — April 3, 2014 — 91 Comments There are times when I am a glass is half-full sort of person and there are times when I am a glass-half-full-needs-to-be-poured-over-your-head type person. To sum up, I am not my blog.

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Architecture Here and There

MARCH 26, 2022

a very traditional structure. I wrote about her the day after she died in this column for the Journal, “ Sketching my mom of moms.” And I look forward to reading the details in the rest of his bio, and perhaps quoting more passages in this blog. 1933; 333 ft.), Sorry, I could not resist.) Pinterest).

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin or at his blog Humane Design. Even if she drew what I sketched, my colleague would have no understanding of it. In workplace learning, “scaffolding” refers to providing just enough structure to guide an apprentice through a task.² Develop Your Staff… Everyday. Scaffolding.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Which would explain why I’m at this blog. Even with your blog: you had to be aware of the restrictions so that you can work with or around them and create something. Blog where you just spill out anything that comes on your mind is as creative as Keeping up with the Kardashians. Derek Fordé I’m definitely a dreamer.

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Shades of Grey

MAY 29, 2022

This blog is for me. It’s a ritual that has given structure to my “private study” for over a decade. My son Joe told me what a blog was about 16 years ago, or tried to. The focus of this blog has been to document my personal journey, my weekends of exploring ideas. The blog has been a motivator for me.

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Architecture Quote

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

By structuring your work and services by different categories, you can highlight your most relevant projects and make a good first impression. Check out our blog post “20 Considerations Before Dating an Architect” here. A portfolio allows you to show your best work without being repetitive. What is an architect portfolio?

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

” #5 Two-story Foyer – I was surprised to see this on the list, unless it exists here because the assumption is that “Upscale Homes” are two-story structures. This can require artifice–things like aligning “storage” closets; sketching in bookcase runs down hallways, and so on.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

Right: Public Farm 1, a 2008 installation on the grounds of Long Island City’s MoMA PS1 by Amale Andraos’s firm, WORKac; the museum described the installation as “a living structure made from inexpensive and sustainable materials recyclable after its use at PS1”; images via MoMA PS1 and Archinect. Amale Andraos. Sharon Johnston.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

They can serve as vehicles for exploring ideas, as in Benedikt's book on the Kimbell; they can serve as repositories for the many sketches, drawings, and photographs produced about a place; or they can exist somewhere in between on such a spectrum between critical analysis and laudatory presentation.

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Shades of Grey

MAY 16, 2021

This should be enough for me to get the proportions of my outline sketch roughly right. So I did the same on the canvas and sketched out the picture in pencil. So why am I doing this, and what does it have to do with BIM, digital construction, all the other stuff I do on this blog, at work, etc.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Deciding to write this blog has in many ways become a watershed moment for me in my career. I think through drawing and sketching, for others they might turn towards computer software … I don’t really care. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times. I know I believe it.

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Design Thoughts Architects

APRIL 13, 2022

Structural feasibility is very significant as technically required to guarantee the design is feasible, as well as to identify any design issues. Provide a survey sketch and soil test report to the architect. A series of sketches will be properly arranged based on the basic facts gathered. Source: Shutterstock.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

It’s hard for me to process that when I wrote the very first gift guide back in 2010 that this would become the most requested blog post that I would write every single year. While this would get more use by an architect that tends to sketch more, I still believe that it is useful to any architect.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

Valuable data that serves a purpose is used as information, which is more structured than data, thus supporting the decision-making process. Furthermore, structuring and connecting information creates knowledge through a system of procedures that use the information to reach a goal. In order to be useful, it needs to be filtered.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 28, 2019

I mentioned a few blog posts ago ( here ) that I have three really great projects that I will be sharing this year on Life of an Architect. Rarely does someone pointing out that I haven’t sketched in a vapor barrier bother me – they’re only trying to help (not sarcasm), and I love that (back to sarcasm ).

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Community Architect

APRIL 7, 2023

In the previous blog about transportation in Rotterdam I touched on Rotterdam's devastating bombing in a Nazi Germany air raid that turned much of historic Rotterdam into rubble and cost over 700 lives in a single night and how the city planners have turned this tragedy into an opportunity of re-invention and development that came in various phases.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Even thought this is a cost+ project, the contractor has prepared a budget bid price and we have made some revisions to save some money – most of which were structural changes. I still think sketch up is way easier, but just for 3d views. Thanks and great blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

MAY 30, 2023

My 2018 trip yielded a pair of "book briefs" on this blog with two handfuls of catalogs from the main exhibition, some from the national pavilions, and some on collateral events. I passed on it, as many others did. Within the theme are a handful of sections (Force Majeure, Dangerous Liaisons, Curator's Special Projects, etc.)

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Meigs completed 1887 Built before the advent of structural steel and poured in place concrete, it is constructed of 10’ wide masonry walls and wrought iron roof trusses. Kitlond Firstly I’ve just found this blog (it came up when googling Winchester Cathedral of all things) and I’m really enjoying it.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

I still enjoy getting out my lead holders and tools to sketch new product ideas. Your blog is the now part of my daily digest. As long as my time is at least 50% billable, I am in the clear to pursue any endeavor I choose: blogging, charity, AIA volunteer – whatever contents my heart. Colin Brown Bob. Just a thought.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

Think of these playhouses more like little buildings than structures you would find on a playground. I’ve been sketching ideas when I have needed a break from drafting my thesis. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Best of luck to everyone submitting! Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 1, 2016

Let me break this down for you: Go to Houzz and set up a profile (if you don’t already have one) Once you have your profile, go here and upload your sketches, drawings, renderings – anything. Think of these playhouses more like little buildings than structures you would find on a playground. There are no limits!

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2017

This is something that I think about every time I look at a portfolio … or even write one of my blog posts. I’m not evaluating whether or not Danielle correctly illustrated her structural systems, but I do like to see that how this building was designed included a consideration for how it would be built.

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Architecture Quote

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Covering the whole steel delivery workflow, from structural calculations and detailing to fabrication and erection. Design software for concrete structural calculations, software that supports electrical installation calculations, rendering and designing tools. The company has a strong history and line of partner they are working with.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. With each new project, I learn more and modify the systems we follow.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

Architectural Specialization Examples: Green or low environmental impact High end or luxury residential Cabins Small or mobile structures 3D printed technology Elegant interiors Innovative classroom designs Living spaces in developing countries. Forums Q&A websites Social Media Blogs to Promote Your Architecture Company.

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