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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 117: The art of architectural graphics

Life of an Architect Podcast

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 117: The art of architectural graphics


By Bob Borson, FAIA | January 23, 2023

Architects still communicate their designs through the use of graphics – and there are a lot of different formats, mediums, and techniques that are up for consideration. Architectural graphics is always a hot topic, and if I have learned anything over the last 12 years of writing articles for Life of an Architect, it’s that sketching and architectural visualization are the hottest of topics. Join us as Andrew and I wade into the fast-moving waters that is architectural graphics. Welcome to Ep 117: Graphic Matters

Special thanks to our sponsor Petersen, which manufactures PAC-CLAD architectural metal cladding systems. Visit pac-clad.com to learn more.

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