Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

(Photoshop was not a common skill back in those days) Once the design partner discovered that I knew Photoshop, gone were the days of toilet partition schedules and boilerplate construction documents – now I was in design meetings helping prepare concepts for presentation … this skill got me in the room. Carolyn Chaiko Great blog post.

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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. It’s kinda freaky to be honest.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2014

It’s not enough to pin something up on the wall that is a couple of scribbles on trace paper while you talk through your concept – the physical work needs to reflect the mental work and the actual work needs to reflect them both. Cheers, Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Do you want to be an Architect?

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

If you want to know how this trellis might look, here is the basic concept [ Modern Trellis ] that I covered on the site April 2012 – which turned out terrific. Robert Rockefeller Bob, my first post on your blog. I ama big fan of your blog and your work. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The only real difference I have picked up on is the concept of the “Fair Test” A Fair Test requires that only one of these variables be changed while all others remain constant but there are far too many esoteric variables in play on most architectural projects. Which would explain why I’m at this blog.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

New to your blog. Cheers Devina Wahyudi Hello Bob, I am a new reader of your nice blog here. Which has another corollary, that what “belongs” in a bedroom is not a uniform design idea/concept. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' link] Amy Vermillion Interiors Hi Bob. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. Blog is great. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' For the record, if it wasn’t already clear, dirt DOES NOT support the grade beam in a pier and beam foundation.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Do you think a similar concept reins on the rest of the list? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Here in a very temperate climate with an emphasis on outdoor living, for people who have the budget for such things, there’s just a paucity of actual builds. link] Bob Borson Monkey See, Monkey Do? No question.

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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. I love the concept and given all of the coordination before you even break ground it should limit a ton of on-site coordination. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Pingback: Rider Green Demolition | Rider Green Demolition Pingback: Addressing White Savior Syndrome | Occupy Detroit Pingback: blog wunderlust: 11th November 2013 Arihant Jain Hello Bob sir, I read a few articles of yours! Being an architecture student, I have trouble with the ‘concept formation’ part of design process.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Just coming up with the topics is a challenge in and of itself but the real challenge is how I have had to learn a million new things in order to fill out some idea of concept for an article and then execute it in a way that reflects the point I am trying to convey and still maintains some “bob personality” along with it.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 31, 2014

As I strive to improve the workflow at my firm Fivecat Studio as well as here at EntreArchitect, I will share everything I do here on the blog. . Pocket – free – Here’s a simple concept. Pocket also supports tagging, so you can filter your many articles on any one subject. What are your favorite apps?

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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! Every now and then when my wife and I tackle a project that is for us, I occasionally complain that the concepts get watered down, she complains that she lives here too and should have a say. Sandy Please do, happy to help!!

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2014

I will use this 3D model of my house to have design conversations with my wife who will probably appreciate how much easier it is to see the various design concepts we have been discussing. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' . ” Despite the fact that it was fun, it will serve a purpose. You made my day.eh

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 29, 2014

I’m sure the person who first thought up the mission statement concept was well-intended – someone in an MBA program maybe?? link] Bob Borson and extra points for having a consonant to vowel ratio of 10:1 Raymond Bowman Raymond Bowman’s goal is to provide primarily humorous and insightful comments to blog posts.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 27, 2014

Love your blog. I had been at odds with the professor through the entire design resolution – he felt I was way off base with my concept. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' . “If I had to spend any time in this building, I think I would put a bullet in my brain.” Nervozaur Dude, seriously, f**k that!

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 13, 2014

I am frequently asked to tell the story behind how this blog got started and why I continue to write. … 600 blog posts?!?” That struck a nerve with me at the time and I have tried to take that concept with me into other areas of my life. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

And this is a really great blog.:) Difficult to work the lighting, and to get a decent shot, but a great concept in the analog age. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Would love to see how it translates over time into the real picture…used to enjoy the model making sessions during college and early practice.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

As much as I liked the exterior and the overall concept, the interior space was a great extension of the design. You have approximately 8 weeks to develop your concept and prepare your digital submission board. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' The ‘Shroom House – designed and submitted by Sarah Fox.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

I blog occasionally at GreenBuildingAdvisor.com , which really should be called building science advisor. I published a couple of blogs there about what goes into a Pretty Good House. It’s the concept that’s important and not the name, so just look beyond the name. Tag Me at EntreArchitect 4.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

I am amazed at how little the original concept actually changed despite all the tweaking we have done to the plan. Thanks and great blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I think it’s pretty interesting and I hope you do as well. link] Bob Borson it is significantly less expensive. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

It’s a simple concept, but its charm and complexity lies in the detailing expressed in the modulated joint assembly of the massive stone walls, slivers of natural light that creep in from above, and the sequence of carefully controlled views as you move through the building. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2014

This week, I am handing blog duties over to my friend Eric Reinholdt. As consumers we understand this concept already – a pro with three reviews will have more credibility than one with no reviews. Eric is an active member of our Entrepreneur Architect community. Let’s help him launch his new book in a big way.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

” Kerry Hogue Hi Bob — In my experience, your conceptions about working at a large firm are not reality. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' [link] Bob Borson … that doesn’t sound right but it’s even worse for me to say “I know what you mean.” We hire a number of interns each year.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

I hope blogs like this that get read by huge numbers of people will start to make a difference. Emoore As a licensed Interior Designer that follows your blog, I can attest that the same thing has happened to Interior Designers. I realize they want us to understand concepts and be informed but we have structural engineers for a reason.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

For Example You Can Have a Tag Line With Something Below: the best design studio for residential architecture Sustainable architecture for any purpose We design dream homes Architecture services to fit your next big project Your industrial architecture studio of the future. Getting more traffic to your website and blog. Building trust.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

I think I was here 9 months before I started to run my own job, from conception to handover/defect liability period. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I am currently at a small firm that do larger projects, no residential at all really. MOstly education and sports. And everyone pretty much runs their own job.

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