Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

i learned so much from the contractors this way! link] Bob Borson People tend to think that architects and contractors have a natural disposition to be adversarial but it simply doesn’t need to be that way. i used to go right after work, taking my business card just in case someone was there to ask what i was doing.

Architect 111

Architect Photoshop Contractor Firms 111

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

So far we have seen the bag contents from an architect, an architecture student, a dry wall contractor, and for today, we finally get to take a look at what’s exactly inside the bag of an interior designer. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

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Interior Architect Design Site 88

Life of an Architect

JANUARY 19, 2014

I generally work on high-end residential properties and this is the brand that my clients select – repeatedly. There is actually some irony to this whole process because despite being very knowledgeable on these appliances, I rarely have to convince my clients to use them. The rest … meh. Emily Nice pics Borson!

Architect 109

Architect Clients Client Housing 109

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

You will get to do just about everything sooner rather than later – attend client meetings, contribute to the design, prepare construction drawings, organize and process bidding and negotiating information, and go to job sites. I really enjoy the personal contact I have with my Clients/Owners, contractors and tradespeople.

Small Firm 109

Small Firm Architect Firms Architecture 109

Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

You don’t dig these holes and then leave them open so the contractor only drills piers that he is prepared to complete on the same day. This is the foundation plan for this project – beautifully rendered by the contractor. Here’s a look at the rebar cages sitting in the holes. Fascinating? Concrete Foreman : Yes.

Foundation 95

Foundation Modern Architect Structural Engineering 95

Life of an Architect

JUNE 22, 2014

a different sort of teaching sketch … this one’s for the contractor Hashtags used: #sketch. I constantly find myself sketching just to understand ideas, forms, and various concepts and my firm looks to me a lot to prepare and execute sketch renderings for clients and projects. Hashtags used: none.

Sketching 101

Sketching Architect Events Concept 101

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I think it would be sort of fun to see what other people – designers, students, contractors – anyone who carries a bag – has in their bag. If you want any of these items for yourself – or maybe you just want to see what they might cost – I added some links on some special items will take you to the right place.

Architect 87

Architect Site Students Construction 87

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

far we have Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer and today its an architectural photographer. I’ll let Matthew take it from here and explain what’s in his bag - ••••• I’m off to Cardiff, Wales and Zurich, Switzerland to photograph two client projects. So I got this holster thing.

Architect 83

Architect Clients Client Students 83

Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

June 23rd (Monday) – construction documents are due to the contractors (4 weeks to complete – easy) IF you can get them done sooner, I’m sure the contractors would appreciate the additional time to build your playhouse masterpiece. Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me.

Architect 109

Architect Design Construction Construction 109

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Even thought this is a cost+ project, the contractor has prepared a budget bid price and we have made some revisions to save some money – most of which were structural changes. One of the items we spent time thinking about was how the client would age in place at this house. Clients love to be able to see the models.

Modern 86

Modern Architect Clients Client 86

Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2014

Nothing worse than seeing something built where it falls off years later because the builder though “that will work” [link] Bob Borson *bumper sticker* Kat Our last project had a less-than-stellar sub-contractor for wood roof framing repairs. And don’t you just love having something fall off a board in front of a client?

Architect 87

Architect Architecture IT Site 87

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 18, 2013

To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Today we get a look into the bag of freelance designer/ consultant and electrician Lindy Weston (B.Envd., Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

Architect 86

Architect Contractor Site Materials 86

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. This is a big one: I rarely ever dimension to finishes on plans, or to wall centers.

Architect 111

Architect Architecture Firms Information 111

Building and Interiors

APRIL 17, 2022

As a result, urban planners, architects, and contractors are looking for alternatives that are lightweight and allow buildings to rise taller while saving structural costs. They are one of the largest interior contractors in New Delhi, offering a wide range of services under one roof. About AJMS Engineers Private Limited.

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Contractor Engineering Engineering Construction 52

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

So far we have seen the contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Today we get to take a look inside the bag of Dallas based environmental graphic designer – Steve Jordan of Steve Jordan Design. It was a gift from a client 7.

Architect 74

Architect Design Materials Sketching 74

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

With clients? With contractor? How involved was your client throughout the design process? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? We bounce off several contractors in SD. Were there any conflicts with clients or contractors during the process? Myself and an intern.

Contractor 52

Contractor Permits Small Firm Design 52

Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

Therefore, anything you read on this site is not a substitute for actually working with me. Following my casual advice is at your own peril. if you want my undivided attention, I would recommend hiring me.

Architect 90

Architect Education Foundation Engineering 90

Life of an Architect

MARCH 27, 2014

I personally looked at it as character building and preparing us for that bad client. I also witnessed a couple of bad clients, too. ” The designer tried to defend it, but the client followed up, “Don’t defend it, just go back and start over. It sucks” FYI, he lost the project. What a letdown.

Architect 106

Architect Architecture Students Mining 106

Life of an Architect

MAY 11, 2014

I think that I owe it to the contractors that I convince to donate their time and their money to support this cause to design a playhouse that doesn’t become a financial burden to them. I think I must be a doing a good job because the same contractor has built my playhouse every year for the last 5 years.

Architect 93

Architect Housing Design Sketching 93

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

The classical triad says, to create a good Solution, one needs a Consultant, an executing agency and mainly a Sponsor/Client!; maybe there is, maybe the client wants or needs that! Even the worst project/teacher/client I ever had taught me something. and a compromise in any of these will not give a good product. ” what?

IT 111

IT Art Architect Architecture 111

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

So far, this project and the client have been terrific. This is something that is particularly important to me because I think that if our drawings look like we took the time to craft their appearance, the contractors know that they need to take time to pay attention to what we drew. link] Bob Borson Probably not. Very fine design.

Modern 91

Modern Architect Permits Construction 91

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

I can, however, spin my pens around my thumb in a way that hypnotizes children and contractors [link] Lee Calisti, AIA You are revealing our Jedi secrets. Now a real lost art appears to be twirling the brush…… [link] Bob Borson despite my approximate 10 years of handling a brush, I never learned to twirl it.

Architect 105

Architect Architecture Technique Deconstruction 105

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

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. The only saving grace, as all the concrete guys were laughing, was that the contractor was standing right next to me and got covered as well. That’s called “doing your job.”

Foundation 110

Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 110

Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

In the case of the kitchen gut job, she actually showed her Sims build to her contractor, who was able to replicate it, even though he’s never played the game. When you’re embedded in your day-to-day life you don’t get that perspective," he told Berkeleyside in 2011. What sort of things do I need to buy?

Architecture 138

Architecture Design Renovation Roofing 138

Life of an Architect

JUNE 15, 2014

More times than not, I simply take record photos and we do a “look ahead” with the contractor to make sure that there aren’t any questions looming that the team isn’t prepared to answer. We have been attending regularly scheduled job site meetings that occur once a week. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

Windows 88

Windows Modern Architect Finishes 88

Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2014

I also am designing a house for my husband and I – he is my worst client (LOL). I did show the 3D model to my wife and I could tell that she would still rather have the regular “contractor can price this out” sort of drawings. We already have the land in southern Az. Following my casual advice is at your own peril.

Architect 97

Architect Sketching IT Housing 97

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Out of all these houses, probably 99% of them have been for actual clients and not for the speculative home building market – and I’m fairly glad that’s the case because as much as I like to design awesome projects, I generally prefer awesome clients. link] Bob Borson I would tend to agree.

Home 88

Home Architect Clients Client 88

Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

With the prevalence of computer 3D software, fewer and fewer graduates from the design profession are entering the “real” world with the ability to hold a pen, pencil, paintbrush – whatever – and work through their ideas, explore concepts, or sit across from a client and communicate through drawings. [T Whats your guess. Check us out online!

Sketching 111

Sketching Architect Architecture Technique 111

Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

While it might take several architects to move these panels into place ( see the second to last bullet point ), normally just two regular contractors can move them around just fine. You know how you can tell these guys are contractors? A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.

Structure 105

Structure Building Architect Construction 105

Life of an Architect

APRIL 15, 2014

And we’ll let the contractors figure out how to insert those 46 candles on that piece of cake! At times in the past I wished I had more grey hair so clients might take my advice more readily (i.e. Experience on resume CHECK! Blessings for you and your family in this comming year ! Deepa Jagwani Happy Birthday Bob!

Architect 104

Architect Insurance IT Inspiration 104

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

If it isn’t labeled, how would the contractor know what it is?” ” Liz O’Sullivan “How would the contractor know what it is?” The end user of our work is the contractor. It’s true that in the field well prepared and laid out drawings do convey a sense of care to the contractors.

Architect 111

Architect Architecture Firms IT 111

e-architect

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

BDP Chief Executive, Nick Fairham: Chief Executive, Nick Fairham, said: “A unique ability to adapt and solve problems for our clients has resulted in an outstanding 2022 for BDP. Previously, BDP held an Edinburgh office from 2008 to 2011. 15 Oct 2011. 11 Jul 2011. 7 Oct 2021. photo courtesy of architects office.

Information 89

Information Masterplanning Architecture Clients 89

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Since the projects I work on aren’t for me, I need to be able to separate out what I personally like and what the client wants. link] omar bangun rumah I’m a contractor, I work with many architect…love the way architect think and creativity…best regards from Indonesia Emily I am really happy I read this post.

Architect 112

Architect Education Architecture Students 112

Life of an Architect

JUNE 1, 2014

It didn’t take more than a couple weeks before the contractor language use started to change when they noticed I didn’t appreciate all the swearing for no purpose. I still see some of those contractors and they still remember the total change (for the better) on the site. Dzintars Berzinskis Some 10 years? Steve Miller Ok.

Architect 83

Architect IT Firms Site 83

Architizer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. The office explores the balance between the architect’s intention and the needs of the client.

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Firms Architecture Architecture Firm Design 135

Landscape Architecture Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

Rare is the landscape architecture client who enjoys a view of decay out their window. This isn’t always an easy sell, especially for clients who have come to the Sunbelt from lusher locales, said Michele Shelor, ASLA, who studied landscape architecture at Arizona State University and has lived in the area on and off for most of her life.

Landscape 81

Landscape Engineering Engineering Contractor 81

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Back in May 2011 I wrote Writing Your Resumé with the idea that I would tell people all the “what not to do’s” and the other nuances that exist within resumes. We don’t bill our clients based on the percentage of construction cost; we bill hourly since we sell time and experience.

Mining 94

Mining Clients Client Management 94