EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2023

In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. He changed my life as an architect and indirectly impacted an entire generation of architect business owners through EntreArchitect.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2021

At Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, we’ve seen architecture firms struggle to implement effective marketing strategies that help them get in front of better prospects so they can win better projects. Historically, architecture firm marketing has relied heavily on word-of-mouth referrals.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Anyone practicing architecture for more than a few months knows that patience is a prerequisite. In the name of diversification, many architects spread their workload across many building types and many markets. The Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Start Transcript. LePage: .

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. Firms leaders can start by breaking down recruitment into three stages: developing a candidate pool, narrowing to set of finalists, and negotiating the hire.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. Oh yeah… and we need to design and develop our architecture projects as well. We are architects after all. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. Years of experience has taught us that not every project is right for our firm. Leverage The Power To Say, “No!”

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Slack for Architects. As my team and I consider new or improved ways of sharing knowledge to small firm entrepreneur architects throughout 2018, I produced this video for my YouTube channel. I will take you behind the scenes at my firm, Fivecat Studio, and share my workflow for the powerful communication app, Slack.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. ” The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems. The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

Why Architects Miss Their Profitability Targets. For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a move that celebrates architectural excellence, we are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to the Firm Profiles pages on Architizer: introducing distinctive blue “+” badges for firms that have secured an A+Award in any Firm Awards category.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 21, 2018

It outlines how firm leaders can build cultures that top performers choose to stay in. To read Part 1, click here: How To Build Sustainable Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Success. Firm leaders are responsible for both finding and keeping new talent. Top 5 Things To Remember About Retaining New Talent.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

Many architects have experienced the result of this shut down when ordering products or materials from European suppliers. Most firms, here in the United States, experience a slow down at the same time every summer. For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. The European Holiday Shut Down.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 16, 2017

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. Oh yeah… and we need to design and develop our architecture projects as well. We are architects after all. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In the present day, these ideals hold true — but what is expected of the contemporary architect has expanded considerably. Catalyst Building by Michael Green Architects, 10th Annual A+Awards Finalist in the Architecture +Sustainability category. You can read more about the new Sustainability categories here.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

This article was written by architect Timothy Ung of JourneyofanArchitect.com. Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. So I purchased several inspiring books written by life coaches, architects, and business professionals. Here’s a summary of each of each of their advice: Advice from an Architect.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. But wait… for architects, there’s more. must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2017

Every project we perform as professionals must be commenced with a signed written agreement, but for small firm architects working with inexperienced clients, this is a critical moment. This one step could kill the project before you ever have a chance to demonstrate your skill as an architect. We are architects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

If you do it correctly—and have the right tools—project accounting will transform your firm. Your firm may review your financials on a monthly or quarterly basis, but your projects may be over in less time than that. Even if your firm is too small to have a real hierarchical organization, everyone must be in the loop.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2016

Wintner, AIA, Emeritus, an architecture management consultant and co-author of the book, Financial Management for Design Professionals: The Path to Profitability. To learn more about Steve and his firm Management Consulting Services, visit his website at ManagementConsultingServices.com. Respectfully, Steve L. Wintner, AIA Emeritus.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2016

Charrette Venture Group (CVG) works with new and growing design firms to build stronger businesses by investing resources and applying proven concepts. Tens of thousands of architecture firms operate with under $500,000 in annual revenue with no experience or knowledge of the requirements to grow beyond that level.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Starting a firm from scratch is not easy. Be Certain. Make a Plan.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. Number 2 with 7,072 downloads is episode 416 with Edward Shannon – The Sole Practitioner Architecture Firm.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

This is a guest post by Enoch Sears from Business of Architecture. Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. Selling architectural services is all about relationships. Pro-Active Marketing For Residential Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Anyone who has started their own architecture firm from scratch knows this dilemma well. We can’t complete any projects without a firm and its tough to start a firm without any projects. We can’t complete any projects without a firm and its tough to start a firm without any projects. Do something different.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. No matter how good an architect you are, or how talented your team is, you need a strategic approach to marketing in order to succeed. Read on to learn about five effective marketing building blocks that contribute to architecture firm growth.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 3, 2015

Some design firms have a culture of secrecy. “They didn’t want us to know about the business because they felt they would be training their future competition,” said one architect. Building a culture of transparency will create stronger bonds between firm owners and employees. Discuss the vision regularly.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 5, 2016

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. Your firm’s culture and how you manage it is critical to the success of your firm.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 10, 2015

We were 29 years old, had a dream of starting our own firm and jumped. I always knew I would own my own firm. Blessed with friends who needed architectural services for their new restaurant, we signed a contract and thought we were on our way. I loved to talk about our firm and we were great at marketing.

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Archmark

JULY 26, 2021

Five Architect Marketing Building Blocks to Grow Your Firm! If you don’t build a pipeline of work you have no work.” — Richard Marshall, Principal, Perkins+Will No matter how good an architect you are, or how talented your team is, you need a strategic approach to marketing in order to succeed. It helps you build authority.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Years before launching EntreArchitect, I published a quarterly newsletter for my own residential architecture firm, Fivecat Studio. With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Rooted in a solid conceptual approach, the firm elevates functional design into inspiring schemes that envelop the senses. While the following practices excelled in their categories, their work has a broader resonance.

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