Ep 195: Designing Your Own House
From Life of an Architect by Bob Borson and Andrew Hawkins
February 22, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 2026 · Episode 195
About this episode
This episode discusses the challenges architects face when designing their own homes.
Designing Your Own House explores why architects hesitate to design their own homes: pressure, endless choices, ego vs livability, money, and what it reveals.
Topics covered
- designing homes
- architectural challenges
- livability
- personal projects
Keywords
- architecture
- home design
- ego
- choices
- money
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Designing Your Own House
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