EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Small firm architects, it’s time to redefine how we measure and understand the health of our industry. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Survey and Report , a groundbreaking initiative created specifically for small architecture firms like yours.

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Architizer

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ema is a trained architect, writer and photographer who works as a Junior Architect at REX in NYC. Choosing the right architecture firm to start or advance your career can feel like choosing between two distinct worlds. This kind of environment is perfect for architects who thrive on variety and want to see the big picture.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For many architects running small firms, the idea of planning for retirement may feel like a distant, almost unnecessary concern. Why Retirement Planning Matters for Architects For many small firm architects, the notion of retirement can seem irrelevant.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

You need an Owner/Architect Agreement. This one step could kill the project before you ever have a chance to demonstrate your skill as an architect. 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.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2023

A Guide for Small Firm Architect Business Owners Using Web-based Automation Tools Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish a strong online presence. It’s also important to monitor your social media channels and engage with your audience.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2020

As small firm architecture business owners, many of us may benefit from this historic legislation. Additional COVID-19 information and resources for small firm architects. Visit our COVID-19 Economic Relief for Small Firm Architects resource page for more information. Stay healthy.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

With that being said, allow me to share my bookkeeping basics for architects. Bookkeeping Basics for Architects. To tackle this beast alone on top of your responsibilities as an architect is really counterproductive. You’re a great architect! You wear many hats as an architect. What is Bookkeeping?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Email Management for Architects. As small firm architects, we are all working so hard to get everything done. Between the many hours we dedicate to building our firms and the time we spend building strong relationships at home, there are not many minutes left to do anything else. Turn off notifications.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be 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.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. There are hundreds of articles, forums, blog posts and comments discussing how we architects are not paid enough and how our clients don’t understand what we do. Discussing compensation among architects (and even openly comparing fees) is not against the law. We are worth more.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Power of Blogging for Architects. The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. Small firm architects often ask me how they can find new projects. A community will help you succeed.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 6, 2025

In this episode, I sat down with Evan Troxel, a longtime friend, colleague, and industry thought leader, to discuss the evolving role of technology in the architecture profession and how small firm architects can prepare for the future. Now, anyone can start experimenting with AI.”

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If youre an architect considering a rebrand or starting fresh with a new name, this conversation is a must-listen. Emily brings over 20 years of experience in branding and marketing for architects, helping firms align their identity with their values, culture, and future aspirations. Vivo Architecture Formerly R.E.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Servant Leadership for Architects. “A I have learned throughout my many years in the profession that successful leadership as an architect requires that we follow certain rules of engagement. There are 5 principles of Servant Leadership for Architects. Treat people with dignity and respect. Lead by example.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

In the name of diversification, many architects spread their workload across many building types and many markets. Too much diversification though, will dilute your brand and make it difficult for prospects to recognize your firm as a market leader. The Power of Being Centered. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Min Chiu.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 24, 2018

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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Professional Liability Insurance for Architects. Architects are inherently burdened with risk and liability for the services we provide. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Sources of Professional Liability Insurance for Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Prior to starting our own firms, we business-owner architects experienced an “entrepreneurial seizure”, as Michael Gerber so accurately described in his book, The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. It’s the precise moment when a passionate employee commits to starting her own firm.

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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 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management systems since we launched in 1999. Here are my eleven steps to better project management systems for architects; 1.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Finding The Time To Be An Architect. As an Entrepreneur Architect, that’s not an easy schedule, but it’s worth every sacrifice that it requires. As a small firm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. If you are an Entrepreneur Architect, I’m sure this sounds familiar.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2021

How would an architect know that supplies purchased for a project shouldn’t fall under regular office expenses? Most importantly, how would an architect understand the business impact that an amazingly organized set of books can have, compared to a set of books that work “just fine”? A totally random Chart of Accounts.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Starting a new business as a small firm architect or a new career trajectory is something you must experience on your own. A n architect based in London, UK, Katie Crepeau (the founder of Design Affects ) helps architects and designers develop simple and effective business strategies through online training and resources.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. The post 7 Steps to a Happy Work Week as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Scan Email.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2023

He changed my life as an architect and indirectly impacted an entire generation of architect business owners through EntreArchitect. I was so excited to finally speak with him one-on-one, and this time, as a fellow architect. Gene was my architect superhero. Gene Kohn was an entrepreneur architect.

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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. The post How to Build Sustainable Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Success appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Stress and burnout have long been considered inevitable parts of an architect’s journey. From grueling all-nighters in architecture school to managing relentless client demands, architects have historically worn their stress as a badge of honor. Emotional Burnout : Feelings of cynicism, detachment, and negativity.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 13, 2022

Today, we are discussing the concepts around business development, which is something that, with almost 99% certainty, no architect was ever taught in school. So we invited our long-time friend, who has dedicated himself to improving the business aspects of small firms across the country, to join us in this conversation.

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Young Architect

JUNE 12, 2023

Young Architect Architects of Change: The Journey to Revitalizing Communities In this episode of The Young Architect Podcast, Architect Cody Grooms shares his architectural journey as a testament to the power of determination and the impact of inspiring individuals.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects As small firm architects, we live in the fast lane. The Importance of Stepping Away If you’re like most small firm architects, you’re deeply immersed in the details of your work. For small firms, this is equally important.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2025

It features Henry Gao, a San Francisco-based designer and educator who has redefined how architects and designers integrate the iPad into their workflows. The iPad for Architects is Bridging Tradition and Technology For years, architects have been torn between the tactile satisfaction of sketching by hand and the precision of digital tools.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has produced the first-ever .

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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

JANUARY 13, 2025

Selected through listener feedback and platform analytics, this episode explores how architects can use storytelling to create proposals that connect emotionally with clients, stand out from the competition, and secure more work. The Role of Storytelling in Winning Proposals Architects are natural storytellers.

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