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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. It’s kinda freaky to be honest.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. Can’t wait to go to architecture school.

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MAY 20, 2018

We literally spend thousands of dollars a year on software and hardware each year – which might not seem like much but we are only an office of (as of this week) 10 people. We went through a similar study for the exterior of the building.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. He and I have spent many wonderful afternoons standing in the alley, drinking beer, and talking about architecture and design.

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

I stand by that comment and think that clean and easy to read architectural drawings do more than just make me feel good about my artistic side, they help convey information to the people you are creating the drawings for in the first place. Architectural Tricks of the. 006″ (all cut non-architecture, furniture etc) 4.

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APRIL 16, 2017

While most of the judges are not architecturally trained, even they could spot a design that had scale issues. We both work at large architectural practices on international projects, but enjoy the challenge of designing small, community-based projects. I enjoy all kinds of architectural competitions, be it large or small.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

According to the 2019 Freelancing in America study by Freelancers Union and Upwork, an estimated 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019 — evidence of its increasing popularity, particularly among younger generations. According to a 2019 Future Workplace study , natural light has a significant impact on workplace wellness.

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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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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. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Happy sketching!

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MAY 25, 2014

Since this is really about the final product, rather than some purely abstract architectural idealized version of a playhouse, the cast of characters that make up the judging panel bring a myriad of talents and skills to the conversation. Louis, Missouri Architectural designer/coffee snob working on completing my license (5 down, 2 to go).

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MAY 11, 2014

This is the 7th playhouse I have designed and built – and the evolution of this process on my thinking and design process is pretty apparent to anyone interested enough in studying my previous designs. In the case of this years model, I thought I should do some light studies (it is called ‘The Lantern House’ after all).

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JULY 21, 2015

I studied Architecture in Germany, in Dresden and Leipzig. What software did you use to create your submission board? Surprise me with something: Every time I am designing a playhouse for this competition I am expecting a baby. Or is it that every time I am expecting a baby I design a playhouse? How old are you?

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Bob Borson — February 10, 2014 — 49 Comments The last several years have been hard on the architectural profession. This could be almost anything within the field of architecture – it doesn’t necessarily stick to one thing. Get yourself an architectural blog and that number will grow to 10 Million times.

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

This type of drafting software is more generically referred to as B uilding I nformation M odeling – or BIM. One other item that I might try to cover was the software we were using to create our PDF’s from Revit – they looked terrible !! Privacy, Architecture, and. Essential for your software toolbox.

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APRIL 23, 2017

The Autumn Cottage Designer : Christiaan Luijk – (Cape Town, South Africa) Bio : I studied Architecture at Cape Town University 5 years ago. The White Owl’s Den Designer : Nicollo Abe (Ontario, Canada) Bio : I’m currently a student at Sheridan College, attending my third year of the Architectural Technology program.

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MAY 21, 2014

I’m an architecture student, I really like growing pumpkins too. . – I have a pet Magpie, Turkey, Duck, Pig, and some others… – My family grows record setting giant pumpkins. – I’ve eaten McDonalds in over 20 countries. I don’t really like eating pumpkin though.

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MAY 15, 2017

We were three students studying architecture, and one textile design student. We’ve also participated in a few architectural competitions together – one particular competition was for young architects to design a music school, and another competition was to design a ‘crafts and designer warehouse’ that promotes young artists.

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