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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’m sure many other students are in the same position.

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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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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part 2

Life of an Architect

My name is John Charbonneau and I am a second year graduate student at the University of Texas Tech. I received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 2013. Here is John’s story - Hello everyone. Special thanks to Bob for opening up his blog to the interns. The unique nature of this project is certainly an exciting venture.

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The Finalists – 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

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Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. I’m Caitlin and I’m a fourth year student at Drexel University. When I first read about it in 2013 I thought: what a great idea! We love architecture and each other!

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My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture

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This past December I was invited to speak at AIAS Forum 2013; the American Institute of Architecture Students national convention. While we waited for the airports to open, I had the opportunity to speak in length with many of the architecture students in attendance. I did not know any architects. Be Creative.

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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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Pricing Creativity with Author Blair Enns (Transcript)

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Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm entrepreneur architect. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Mark: 00:21. Mark: 00:38. Mark: 01:14.

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