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EntreArchitect Behind The Design 008: Soaring Wings by Winn Wittman

EntreArchitect

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With contractor? If development, how early are the contractors involved in your designs? We bounce off several contractors in SD.

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You Make Your Own Opportunities | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. This information applies to not only architecture students, but to most career paths. i learned so much from the contractors this way!

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Today the contractor is starting the process of drilling 56 piers on site. Your articles on selecting a contractor/builder and contracts helped with our decisions. This particular client will be acting as a co-contractor on the project along with another contractor in an effort to reduce some of the construction costs.

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I’m Nine Years Old – Middle Age

Life of an Architect

Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a contractor. Since the vast majority of my career has been spent in small firms, I tend to create redlines that are more narrative and collaborative in their nature. I have never worked construction and it is one of the biggest regrets I have from my formative years.

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Architectural Job Starter Kit | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I have almost always worked in small firms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1.

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The Finalists – 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. When I first read about it in 2013 I thought: what a great idea! Very excited to find this competition!

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Your Behavior Matters | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. What exactly was it about me that warranted him telling me that I would make a great contractor? …… it was because I’m good at yelling at people.