Shades of Grey

JULY 30, 2021

Freehand sketching and painting on stretched canvas are physical activities that I have always enjoyed. Construction Technology was a subject that failed to catch my interest as a young student in London. The next image is from a project I did for the Construction Technology course: an in-depth study of “Eaves and Gutters”.

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Architects Tales

AUGUST 28, 2019

30 of the blog, www.architects-tales.com; Copyright 2019 on only format, notes and arrangement by Dale R. In case you have not noticed, each of the previous stories posted to this blog has been proceeded by an appropriate quote or saying attributed to a particular source. 20: Sketch, sketch! Note: Next Blog stories.

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Shades of Grey

APRIL 4, 2023

That's the year my youngest son was born, and 36 years later I'm staying with him for 3 weeks as an experiment in what I'm calling "hybrid retirement" That means a mixture of remote work and doing this kind of "way we build" private study that started with my blog and has blossomed out in various ways. Just a thought.

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A Better Built Environment

APRIL 4, 2021

Olson Kundig’s Alan Maskin on the Immense Power of Architectural Sketching A great interview about the power of drawing and moving from hand to digital creation. Sharing the love BUILD Blog by Build LLC I’ve been reading the BUILD Blog for over 10 years now. Check out their blog.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 14, 2018

I am excited to add this medium to my toolkit as I think podcasting my actually be a more natural medium for me rather than writing a blog post. After an incredibly deep-dive into the recording technology and equipment, I think I have a pretty good grip on a really good mid-level podcast setup.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Makes me want to get out my sketch book and try and start working on my own delineation skills. Cheers Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Design Architects , architectural sketching , architectural technology , design Reading between the Lines What to Get an Architect for.

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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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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. It's clear that in Cucinella's hands a sustainable future will rely on contemporary technologies as much as vernacular techniques.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2021

Every potential client who architects serve under 40 has created a software derived sketch. But in architecture the “how” is not just design theory, or presentation techniques, or even the technological skills to execute the designs that will be fully defined by AI.

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Architecture Quote

OCTOBER 30, 2020

This blog lists the 20 best drawing tablets for architects available in the market with features such as: Size: A greater surface area offers larger space to draw, sketch or edit. It comes with a super-responsive Pro Pen 2 powered by electromagnetic resonance technology. Electronic Sketch Pad / Drawing Tablet Price: $$.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 9, 2018

Sketching is a hot topic regardless of the people having the discussion, but I have learned over the last nine years of writing this site that sketching is one of the more hotly contested topics. This was a practice that I have generally avoided since I started writing this blog, but hopefully, this is also of some value.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

They can sketch and verbally explain functions and relations between spaces while already subconsciously incorporating structure into the design. Technology can help. Combining Experience and Technology. As discussed above, technology can really speed up the process of mastering architecture. Conclusion.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

This is a guest post written by my friend Taylor Schaub, a 4th-year undergraduate architecture student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Although she does not have a website, she can be found on LinkedIn , Instagram , and as a previous guest on Life of An Architect Blog. nosce te ipsum: know thyself. Physical health.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I even sketched the floor plan of my room at the bottom. ( i gotta say im so happy that i found your blog. i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Tech was mentioned in your blog! (74′ Judit Hi Bob, I am an architect from Hungary and I really like your blog! Inna hello! i think i can draw well.

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Shades of Grey

JANUARY 27, 2024

I just invented a new tool called the "scrape'n'sweep" hashtag #perfect -for-pigeon-poop-problems Like most great leaps forward in technology it involves combining two previously unconnected ideas into a single solution to a known problem. Of course technology, like language is an aspect of human culture. Time will tell. link] [link]

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

Your blogs bring sense to my life! Enjoy your blog. I appreciate that you put yourself out there with this blog. Please continue to blog. I’m not sure that has anything to do with your blog but since I am way older than you “2. But you’re right- the older you get the more you know.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

These Finalists will then be reviewed by a stellar cast of practitioners and thought leaders from the worlds of architecture, design, art and technology, each with a special connection to drawing. Left: Bob Borson; right: The Life of an Architect blog. Left: Lora Teagarden; right: The ARE Sketches book by Lora Teagarden.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Which would explain why I’m at this blog. There are students with the drive and support to pursue the building technology and science side of architecture through active internships, but these individuals are often fighting the tide of the educational system. Derek Fordé I’m definitely a dreamer. Probably too much so.

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Shades of Grey

MAY 29, 2022

This blog is for me. 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. I like to draw with Revit which allows me to incorporate 3d and data into my sketch. The blog has been a motivator for me.

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Shades of Grey

JUNE 18, 2023

I refer to this as a "rapid BIM sketch". You may think that the idea of a "rapid BIM sketch" is a contradiction in terms, that it's only "real BIM" if it follows the industry standards for commercial projects. In this case I explore the venerable world of books and talks about construction technology. Hope I can get back to it.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Have a website or blog. Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. Design your brand.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

A+Awards Juror Natsai Audrey Chieza is Founder and Director of Faber Futures , an award-winning multidisciplinary design agency operating at the intersection of nature, technology, and society. “I’m proud that I lead a diverse team of strong women that work with global retail and technology clients.” Natsai Audrey Chieza.

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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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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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Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

Since I don’t have a blog roll on my site, I am going to put together a yearly list of my favorite websites. It offers the insight of a professional architectural site while also providing the personal attention and 1st person narrative of a blog – which you can probably guess is something of which I am particularly fond.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Why Architects should Blog Theresa Hi Bob: I know you professionally and you’ll do great at this task! link] Bob Borson Thanks Kathy [link] Mike Vala Congrats on the new project for your blog – sounds like it will be a fun and exciting topic for a while! Good luck and let me know along the way if I can help in any way.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 26, 2014

This process includes As-built field verification, several hundred iterations of sketches, and hours of discussions regarding appropriate materials, finishes, appliance packages, faucets, sinks, hardware, cabinet layouts, drawer inserts, and on and on. Not many blogs can do that all in one sitting. link] Bob Borson I live on the edge!

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Community Architect

APRIL 7, 2023

Here, they can invent, test and implement new technologies. New technologies based on digitisation, robotisation, additive manufacturing and the application of new, sustainable energy and materials. From sketch phase to user phase, we investigate how we can reduce the CO2 footprint of our design proposals. Visible to everyone.(

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

I still think sketch up is way easier, but just for 3d views. If I had staff, I would probably design in sketch up, and have “them” do the plans… too bad my staff can’t draw. Thanks and great blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' link] Bob Borson it is significantly less expensive.

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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.

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Architecture Quote

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This software solution allows architects to create complete designs in line with BIM technology and at the same time creates a complete building information database. The tool allows us to import PDF files, aerial imagery and even hand-drawn field sketches. Pexels is a tool that provides royalty-free photos for websites, blogs or apps.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2017

That’s not true anymore and with the number of digital options available to just about everyone, incorporating digital technology into your portfolio should be a given. This is something that I think about every time I look at a portfolio … or even write one of my blog posts.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2021

This is not a Luddite scream against the value of using technology to end unnecessary cost, or to be more effective. Communication is facilitated by technology to the point where architects can no longer have the excuse “I just can’t get published.”. His blog, Saved By Design has received over 100,000 hits in the last few years.

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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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