Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

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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Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Dwell

AUGUST 23, 2023

By then, many early attractions were already gone: the Phantom Boats, Rainbow Caverns Mine Train, the Flying Saucers, Space Station X-1, Rocket to the Moon, and so many others. It was a way to put the Monsanto Company at the leading edge of new construction materials and techniques. A sketch for the Monsanto House of the Future.

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Housing Remodeling Foundation Real Estate 52

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 28, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. Number 1 [drum roll please …………… ] Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me April 7, 2014 Ever wished your sketches looked like mine?

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Sketching Architect Foundation Technique 88

Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2014

I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. Askewton: Tough site with an easement along the left side going to another house in the rear.

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Sketching Design Client Clients 90

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

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. There are many different styles and techniques that architects use when graphically working through problems.

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Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

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. 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. Here is a look at the controller for the pump arm.

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Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 107

ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 10, 2022

There are about 3800 ghost towns in America due to westward expansion, mining and industrialization between 1880-1940 and about 50 well-planned abandoned ghost towns in China, followed by other countries with abandoned historic towns. Minimum requisite submission are sheets/boards + Cover image containing: Site plan. Area: 1339 sq.m.

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Students Site Diagram Mining 52