October 10, 2012
by bob
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When I finally finished college (at age 25 and after 7 years) I didn’t feel like I knew everything. In fact, I felt like I knew nothing. I still do actually. In reality, I have spent the last 19 years … Continue reading
November 18, 2011
by bob
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The idea of architect billing for their services as a percentage of construction cost has, in the past, struck me as inherently unfair but increasingly, I am seeing the merit in that method of compensation. In my own experience, when … Continue reading
October 31, 2011
by bob
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Bob Borson in his blog “Life of an Architect” touched on the Red Flags subject recently which put me in a grumpy architect mood. I would like to elaborate on his list of red flags. Beware clients who want a … Continue reading
September 24, 2010
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I’ve started a new Bluetime Collaborative page on facebook. Haven’t figured it all out yet but it seems like a slightly less formal place to foster dialogue than this blog where you have to sign in to post comments or … Continue reading
September 17, 2010
by bob
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File this under “Education of an Architect” People hire me for my professional advice. This may take the form of helping them design a house or do some master planning or a simple addition. It all boils down to advice. … Continue reading
July 31, 2010
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Here is a good article by Milton “Greg” Grew for biznik about the biz of architecture. I quick must read for other sole and small practitioners out there.
June 7, 2010
by bob
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People often tell me they took a drafting class in high school and thought about becoming an architect. I took a drafting class in high school and thought about becoming an architect. I suspect that few people have in idea … Continue reading
January 1, 2010
by bob
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I thought I’d write a post, mostly for myself but also for those of you who are interested in the what-it’s-like-to-run-a-small-rural-architecture-firm aspect of my blog. Well, to start with, I have just had my best year yet despite the economy. … Continue reading
May 22, 2009
by bob
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This may come off sounding like more of a personal diary entry but oh well. I have an intern arriving in a few weeks to work for me for the summer. (woot!) I am both exited by and nervous about … Continue reading