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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

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Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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What's In My Bag - Architect Essentials

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Time spent on construction sites has unquestionably made me a better architect and improved my design process. During construction, I visit the job site as often as I can, it’s the best way to avoid surprises and keep the lines of communication open with the construction team. Let’s start with the backpack.

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#ArchiSketch | Life of an Architect

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Home / Blog / #ArchiSketch #ArchiSketch Bob Borson — June 23, 2014 — 22 Comments As an architect, I tend to communicate through sketching – which is starting to make me a bit of a relic. The rest of my afternoon is starting to look up – all that’s missing is a beer Hashtags used: #sketching.

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Architectural Sketches | Life of an Architect

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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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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

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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. In order to reach all points on the site without damaging the trees, the contractor had to use a concrete pump truck with a giant arm on it. That’s called “doing your job.”

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Rouyn-Noranda Airport Terminal, Quebec, Canada

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It is the source of the region’s abundant mineral resources, and several major settlements were established along its length to engage in mining and forestry. One such settlement is the City of Rouyn-Noranda. The firm was first established in 1996 following the merger of two firms established in 1983.

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Architecture and The Art of Getting it Wrong | Life of an Architect

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Like a lot of the topics I introduce on this site, today’s conversation is really an idea that I have been thinking about for a while. If I gave myself all sorts of restrictions on what I can or can’t talk about, I can guarantee that this site would probably not still be here. Thank you for all your shared content.

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