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! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' The Creative Process for an. Send to Email Address.

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MARCH 16, 2014

Some of these adventures might end up getting their own blog post because the experience was that terrific so please excuse me if I don’t tell my best stories today … it’s currently 2:57am London time and my eyeballs feel like they’re bleeding. They will all be of the wood work and detail. everything is wonder.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The body of the pencil is turned from a solid piece of Bocote wood – the graining of which varies from pencil to pencil – making each one unique. I know the price tag is steep – I almost left it off the list for that reason. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address.

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MAY 21, 2014

I love cutting trees and chopping wood, but I also respect the trees and what they do for us. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I just recently bought some turntables, after years of wanting to become a DJ. I have no clue how to use them, but my goal is to learn over the summer. I do not eat cereal with milk.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Kitlond Firstly I’ve just found this blog (it came up when googling Winchester Cathedral of all things) and I’m really enjoying it. BAM struck me walking into the use of natural light against the concrete along with the wood. I could go on for days… In any case, I love that building. So simple yet so complex.

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APRIL 27, 2014

The concrete foreman in this photo is also doing something that I don’t see too often on our projects – he is building 2×4 wood stands to tie off his string level lines. Love your blog and keep up the great work! nis Thank you so much for an amazing blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Pingback: Architecture Blogging: 21 Blog Post Ideas for Professional Architects | Business Blogging Tactics Vinnie look at all that desk space! The 2nd we had 4-foot wood partitions which helped for phone conversations or when you want to tune out the office noise, but promoted gossiping. Send to Email Address.

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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! 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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

” So that’s what happened – this entire sketch exists just to convey some information on where wood framing would take place. fuhh…~~~ Susan Niblo I am enjoying your blog very much. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I couldn’t agree more with you. Send to Email Address.

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JANUARY 26, 2014

Not many blogs can do that all in one sitting. Something else that is a consideration on the extent of the changes I take on is that I don’t have any sheet rock in my house – everything is either 3-coat hard stucco or board on board wood paneling. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address.

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JANUARY 19, 2014

This would be a ( gasp ) FOOD BLOG !!!! Lord knows there are already enough food blogs out there, we don’t need any more. If_the_Lamp_Shade_Fits You’d like my new house – much of the same beefy post and beam-ishness going on and the same wood plank wall treatment. Shakera Rahman you live like a KING BOB.

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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. Tej Kanitkar Hi, Mr. Borson, first off, longtime reader and fan of your blog. Thanks for your blog- I always look forward to it! It’s kinda freaky to be honest. Pingback: Sketching.

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

We ended up changing it out to be a Ipe wood cantilevered deck – which I think was aesthetically the right decision because the wood softens the transition between the built house and the yard. I really enjoy reading your blog and you do great design work. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

And this is a really great blog.:) 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. Currently, the number of study models has reduced sadly. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

We ended up removing the wood board fence and decided to go with a chain link fence that has shrubs planted on both sides so that it provides the security of a proper fence – but will visually disappear. Thanks and great blog! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

In the detail I shown immediately above, there is a custom brake metal flashing detail I designed that protects and closes off the end grain of the wood siding that wraps the house. Xiaosheng Wu Hi bob Your post is great, and I start writing my own blog because of that. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.'

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Stone for a counter top, yes, but for a bar where people put down glasses, forks etc all the time, i would not use stone but rather wood. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Anna Eisbar Another point that is important for me when i chose a material, is the noise it produces during use. Send to Email Address.

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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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MARCH 30, 2014

There are several advantages to building with a system like this, including: Excellent Thermal Performance – minimal thermal bridges with the elimination of traditional wood 2×6 framing at 16″ o.c. homes, one made of SIPs and one with conventional wood framing and fiberglass insulation. R value of 27.48

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JUNE 11, 2014

Some differences though, In my situation, the piers are constructed square on the perimeter and round in the field supporting wood beams. Blog is great. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' I found you through Chief Experts website with Dan Boumann. My lucky day. I have never come across this before.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

[link] SLS Construction Besides echoing what Kelly & John said, it would be interesting if they broke these down based on geographic area – I can easily see how the “two-story” items made the list based on many areas of the country, while in your neck of the woods, etc… it probably wouldn’t break into the top 30.

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JUNE 1, 2014

Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' Here is a video I took with my cell phone [Sunday, June 1st, 2014] [if the video doesnt show up, hit refresh on your computer or watch it here ]. As I was regaling my office with the tale of my bee hole, everybody couldn’t stop giggling. Send to Email Address. Your Email Address.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Both my brother and I, we grew up as very independent types in the Maine woods essentially. 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. Tag Me at EntreArchitect 4.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

” Now honestly, when did you last do load take downs, size a footing, call out the nailing on a wood shear wall, or design a roof truss? I hope blogs like this that get read by huge numbers of people will start to make a difference. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.' If we fail, buildings fall and people die.”

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