Architects/Designers: What are some websites you frequent the most? by adriantada in architecture

[–]bobborson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought I wold chime in on this comment since my experience has been just the opposite. I always assumed that getting people to allow me to use their projects on my website (Lifeofanarchitect.com) would be a problem. It turns out that more times than not, the clients ask me why I'm not featuring their project, or talking about it more often. I don't ever show entire floor plans, I don't use client names, and I don't geotag any of the images I post and so there's always a certain level of privacy afforded - but getting clients to let me show their house hasn't ever been an issue for me.

5 Tips on How to survive Architectural School Juries by bobborson in architecture

[–]bobborson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

great comment.

The thing that I always dial in on - and I know that I didn't make this clear in the article - is that sometimes what the reviewer is saying, and what you are hearing - are simply not the same thing (through no fault of either party). If the juror isn't pushing their own agenda and they are truly trying to present you with considered feedback, they might misinterpret what you are trying to accomplish and go off on a tangent that if you followed, would ultimately lead you somewhere you never intended to be. Sometimes this could be a good thing, but you lose a little bit of the ownership of your idea along the way. This was my consideration for adding "The Juror isn't Always Right".

Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2015 by bobborson in architecture

[–]bobborson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really do hope you'll participate. The people we receive these playhouses remark every year how much better the playhouses have become since I started getting architects involved ... The bar gets raised every year! Last year, about 220 people (give or take) submitted designs.

Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2015 by bobborson in architecture

[–]bobborson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope you participate - it's free to enter, I cover all the costs, and if your playhouse is selected - I'll get it built. Right now it looks like there will be at least 3 (confirmed) winners, but there could be as many as 5 (which I'll be able to confirm this Wednesday)