Architecture Here and There

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Although she is reluctant to tag herself as “anti-woke,” the trust, which manages more than 300 historic sites and almost 800 miles of coastline, has allowed major sites to degrade while it pursues the hell out of all historical properties that have anything to do with colonialism and slavery. Are they all woke, too?

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

As the new year quickly approaches, we hear the annual recommendations for planning our year ahead. Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2018. I’m sure you’ve heard me say this or seen my write it somewhere here on the blog in the past. No Monday Meetings.

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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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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

However, many firms overlook online channels when planning their architecture firm marketing budget. On-page optimization: Ensure you’re using relevant search terms in your URL and title tags. Use alt tags to describe images, as images can’t be ‘read’ by search engine spiders. Content Marketing What is content marketing?

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The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this blog, we’ll discuss how these heavy-duty mats can make you work smarter, not harder. All in all, Ground Protection Mats come with a guaranteed safety tag. Planning To Move? They’re even great at establishing a stable walk surface at a construction worksite. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with Ground Protection Mats.

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Community Architect Daily

JULY 28, 2022

Kitchen and food preparation plans are taped to columns, next to the vendor numbers and names. million rescue money on top of the initial price tag. But outright rent subsidies are not planned is my understanding. First there was a funding gap stemming from risen cost, a problem that Mayor Scott deftly solved by putting $4.9

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

As the new year quickly approaches, we hear the annual recommendations for planning our year ahead. Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2014. Any email tagged for later is listed on my Nozbe or added to my Calendar.

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Archmark

APRIL 19, 2021

On-page optimization: Ensure you’re using relevant search terms in your URL and title tags. Use alt tags to describe images, as images can’t be ‘read’ by search engine spiders. Offer valuable content packed with your expertise for their blog. It can include blogging, articles, e-books, videos, and webinars.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I am currently sitting in my preferred “blog-writing” spot on the couch, it’s Sunday afternoon and rather than finish the post I’ve started, I’m more in the mood to work on my vacation plans. Why not do both … a blog post on my vacation? Would love to be tagging along for the ride.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Home / Blog / Photo’s #frommydesk Photo’s #frommydesk Bob Borson — February 19, 2014 — 18 Comments “ What it’s like to be and work with an architect ” … that’s the unofficial tagline for LifeofanArchitect.com – my little experiment I started just over 4 years ago. Your Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

viii] What projectChicago needs The design team has grand plans to beautify the annex. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' It will paint the walls, and add textures and graphics to make them come alive. It hopes to carpet the worn tiled floor, making softer areas for quiet time or falling down. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 18, 2014

Since you are not answering my last comment I think you are doing this blog not to hear also a critical voice but just to praise your posts. Incidentally, cool blog. Thanks – glad you like the blog. link] Bob Borson I use a Nikon D90 for most of my planned picture taking adventures. ” Very interesting thought.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

All sorts of information can be found in the Kimbell Art Museum Visitors Guide - which includes floor plans, project and material descriptions – none of which I am going to talk about today. There is an entire day of festivities planned for the grand opening – and it looks like it will be a fun day. just not shellacked).

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

I can schedule digitally by I need paper to plan. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Robert Moore ” Exacompta Space 24 Calendar – old school, and I like the feel of the pages” I know of what you speak. Great post. Jwkathol I dig that bag! Great post I also like the paint key. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 25, 2014

as a reminder, I am currently planning on building two playhouses but the possibility exists that an additional two could be built. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Enough delay!! … I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 2nd Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition! (as Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

Your blogs bring sense to my life! Enjoy your blog. My first home plan book purchased at the grocery store had me hooked. I used to cut up the floor plans and combine my favorite parts into new plans. I appreciate that you put yourself out there with this blog. Please continue to blog.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Eventually I’ll include some plans of the project, the owner has given me permission so as soon as I get someone else to get into the system and clean them up for me for presentation you’ll get to see them. im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam. im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

I think it’s really, REALLY important that furniture be drawn into the plan when designing the rooms. New to your blog. I’m an interior designer who also space plans for renovations etc. Cheers Devina Wahyudi Hello Bob, I am a new reader of your nice blog here. link] Amy Vermillion Interiors Hi Bob.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

I think your blog should be required reading for anyone that is interested in furthering their career path even if they are not architects. Carolyn Chaiko Great blog post. Pingback: The Intern’s Plan | Visual Journalism Bill Woodhams Great article, the only rule I have ever told any intern in our office is ask us any question.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

In this case, I’ve pushed the framing to the outside and I’m planning on using medium density overlay (MDO) sheathing on the inside. This captures all the spirit and wonder we were trying to create in our Bunkie project, but does so without the price tag we ended up with. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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Community Architect

JANUARY 28, 2022

We got it all done in the planned time and then signed off. Their names were on the display, no need to read a name tag across the room. Remote work from home is hard on downtowns as I have described in various blog articles before. Instead of driving I could read some emails. It will shape cities, office and homes.

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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. Develop a strategic plan for your business. Plan ahead and develop a forecast for your finances.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

link] Bob Borson I have no idea what you are referring to … this post is about folding paper, not topography Brice Hey Bob, love the blog. In fact the old light sensitive paper for the plan copier used to come pre-folded. “We only accept properly folded plans because we have to put them in files!”

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

I’m not sure I would have made this observation had I not started writing this blog and posting my sketches for others to view. On occasion, I will use a an Alvin 10″ Parallel Glider but normally only when I am sketching out dimensioned floor plan concepts. Doug Kuchta What scale do you typically sketch your plans?

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

even sometimes i think that some of the clients are not really feel the space or even read that plan (no offense) ^_^ So. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' how exactly to be a good interpreter and translator ? link] Bob Borson How to become a good interpreter and translator? Devina Wahyudi Hi, Bob. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

This is the foundation plan for this project – beautifully rendered by the contractor. Pingback: Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect Muhammad I am in Pakistan,Thank you for sharing this now i can go in detail as my new project started,Your blog helpful to handle the project. Send to Email Address.

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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. Tech was mentioned in your blog! (74′ Yes we also did an assignment on the city plan and the intersection bit you mentioned in your letter home. Marc Great blog today. Inna hello! Yes it was warm.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 14, 2014

Since the education i got, i’m more focused on technical and planning side of all this industry, not so much on the creative. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Dzintars Berzinskis I’m a bit confused and thus i’m in search for the vegetable company so to speak. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

The blog is one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience. Submission to search engines, posting consistent entries and back-linking from every free directory I could find, the blog quickly rose to the top of Yahoo and Google.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The next bit is to review how these windows look in plan, elevation, section, etc. You might remember this particular plan from the recent post ‘ A Simple Deck ‘ … I’ve brought it back in a rare bit of visual blog post cohesion. that help coordinate their placement into the project.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Xiaosheng Wu Sorry about that, I would suggest that posting floor plan and section details on your blog is not wise… be careful… maybe the robber is one of your follower … [link] Bob Borson seriously doubt that those items contributed to this burglary. I’d give you a computer, I enjoy your blog that much.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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The Spaces

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Niels reportedly has plans to turn it into a cultural centre – watch this space. Its price tag affords it a lush, intimate setting and elevated mountain views. million, according to the real estate blog Hamptons Hot Sheet. The One– a ‘mega mansion flop’ in Bel Air. Sold for $141m. Central Park Tower Penthouse, $250m.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

A few years ago I was helping a contractor buddy of mine renovate a home he was planning on selling. This not only because we have a population surge in persons with money to buy house who are also planning ahead for decreased mobility. Stair designs are planned for blocking & vhair lifts. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

One side effect to having the graphics and pen weights in balance, is that you can incorporate more information into a single drawing and still have the document be legible click to enlarge We are still working on designing the symbols we are using in our reflected ceiling plans. Window tags _in plan??_ Rob Kuhn Also?

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

On site, the method of identifying the panels is definitely old school – a fat magic marker with the panel tag written on the exterior face. The planning office out there had no idea what sip’s were and kept insisting for shear wall details. The electrical is great with SIPs too if the plan is in place.

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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. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times. But it’s really nice to read all these blogs about architecture and architects. and What are you actually good at doing? Something so beautiful.

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