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DECEMBER 15, 2013

Home / Career / Surviving Architecture School Surviving Architecture School Bob Borson — December 16, 2013 — 49 Comments Despite what you might hear, architecture school is terrific. It’s architecture not emergency surgery, mix in some hobbies during the weekend. What about those poor souls?

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

Home / Design / KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition KRob 2013 – Architectural Delineation Competition Bob Borson — October 10, 2013 — 27 Comments If you like architectural “drawings” than you’ve just landed on the mother lode.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

Image: Ed Sologa Design Build The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. Spots 21-30: Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston, Portland, Columbus OH, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Norfolk.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Lance Marrs, principal broker at Living Room Realty in Portland, OR, puts it this way: “Formal living rooms are, well, formal, and very few of my clients desire formalities in the design and functionality of the living room.” Image: TRG Architecture Houston, TX The view is perfect in this Houston living room.

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MARCH 18, 2014

Magna Carta is at Salisbury right now and not in Houston. Houston is currently hosting a 1217 engrossment from Hereford Cathedral. link] Bob Borson I choose not to make this a forum for religious or political commentary, but rather an appreciation of the architecture at hand. The Charter can be found in the Chapter House.

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MAY 24, 2016

Dillon Kyle Architects completed the renovation of Bolsover Residence , an eclectic home located in Houston, Texas. Step inside and you will discover a design with a twist. “The interior is bold and playful, in a reflection of the owner’s creativity and vivacious personality,” the architects added.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you need additional inspiration to create a media room/home theater, check out the possibilities: A perfectly-designed mid-size home theater in Rye, NY. Image: Moss Building and Design Multi-purpose By creating separate entertaining areas, homeowners are able to maximize their options.

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MAY 3, 2015

On Friday, May 1st – 6 highly focused and dedicated judges walked in to my home with the monumental task of selecting the winners of the 4th Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition. Dr. Michael Gross – architecture fan, and life saver. No really…I can. Hi: Pura Vida How are You?:

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APRIL 26, 2015

The Finalists – 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition … there are a lot of people from around the planet who are anxiously awaiting these results. Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas.

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The sculpture’s design required precision engineering and innovation with every solution. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Picco Group Concord, Ontario, Canada Architectural Carving/Lettering/Sculpture John F.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Living room with a view at Memorial by Windsor in Washington Avenue/Rice Military Intro and neighborhood guides by Elisabeth Carroll Dawson When people think Houston, they think big — and for good reason. Houston has it all: an iconic skyline, a robust economy, a thriving arts scene and, yes, notorious traffic jams and humidity.

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JUNE 26, 2019

Zillow Offers is currently only available in certain markets: select zip codes in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Raleigh and Riverside. This new service streamlines the home selling process. Image: Stasique/Shutterstock. They plan to add Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando and Portland by fall.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Marie Flanigan Interiors completed this welcoming residence in the River Oaks neighborhood in Houston, Texas. Balance and refined elegance characterize the spaces, which boast an array of traditional design elements. The social core of the home is a large living room filled with natural light from large windows.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2014

When I wasn’t doing that, I was going down the Dominican Republic on an architectural mission trip (which was cool, but still …). This week I will be down in Houston, Texas, at the 75th Annual Texas Society of Architects Convention and Design Expo. I loved doing it but it was starting to kick my butt a little bit.

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JUNE 17, 2019

Houston, TX: $12,342. Denver, CO: $24,443. Austin, TX: $18,522. Las Vegas, NV: $18,163. Philadelphia, PA: $16,296. Phoenix, AZ: $15,924. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: $14,580. Tampa, FL: $14,291. Atlanta, GA: $13,286. Cleveland, OH: $9,046. The one positive of this expense is that it doesn’t come out of your pocket upfront.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

No, Don’t Decorate An elaborately-decorated home in Houston. Image: Regina Gust Designs Our first two realtors are against decorating for the holidays if you’re trying to sell your home. A stunning silver holiday design. Image: RJ Elder Design Our next two experts are in favor of decking the halls – and the rest of the walls.

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MARCH 1, 2019

And they do all of this while dressing up your windows and making your rooms look formal and elegant , modern or romantic – or while making a whimsical or bold design statement. Freshome asked several interior designers and window treatment experts to share some of the trends in this area. Image courtesy of Pulp Design Studios.

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JULY 21, 2015

Today is the second day where we are featuring the individuals who entered the 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition and had their playhouse submissions selected from hundreds of spectacular entires submitted for consideration. Or is it that every time I am expecting a baby I design a playhouse? How old are you?

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AUGUST 23, 2018

Do you have aging relatives or are you thinking of designing a home that you want to live in forever? Then you may have heard the term Universal Design. But it’s hardly just a building and interior design buzzword. It’s a whole way of looking at a home’s design to plan for long-term use and accessibility. Image: T.R.

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JUNE 18, 2016

Boston’s Factory 63 Smallest unit size: 374 sq ft | Website What once was an old shoe factory in Boston’s Fort Point district is now a creative living space for artists and design enthusiasts. And because they’re centered around attracting young artists and designers, Factory 63 boasts impressive work and common space for residents.

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APRIL 2, 2014

Other architects, designers, and builders tend to chime in with their experience with this product, maybe some technical advice, cautionary tales, things to consider, etc. Architectural Sketching or. Three are only a few good architectural blogs and I am grateful that you convey your thoughts and views very well. I don’t.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Cheers, and have a great “thing on your face” free day Consider sharing More Email Digg Print Share on Tumblr In Life in General , Observations a day in the life , career Goals versus Resolutions Architects and Coffee Chase Last summer I was working at a firm in Houston and it was my first internship so I was trying my best to fit in.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Since architects – dating way back to the long hours spent in the architecture studio in college – listen to music while they work, today we are going to answer the question: What are the 5 albums you would take with you on this deserted island? The music of Sibelius was also identified with that movement.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Others are freshly built and showcase the latest architectural techniques. We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Interiors are defined by window walls and clean, minimalistic design.

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APRIL 14, 2015

Image Source: AIA Houston 1) Spend A Bit More Than You Planned While this seems to defy logic, there is some merit to spending a wee bit more than you initially intended. Image Source: Jodie O Designs Are you still feeling ready to buy or sell your home? Say your budget is $250,000 USD. This is the perfect investment scenario.

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