Young Architect

MAY 14, 2022

Studying design from at one of the many great architecture programs is, in my (admittedly, biased) opinion, one of the greatest educations a person could get as well as an amazing industry to work in. Architecture School. Having an architecture license is not a prerequisite to having a successful career in architecture.

Architect 92

Architect Education Architecture School Contract 92

Young Architect

APRIL 20, 2022

Before you can have an architecture project, you must have an architecture business. This exam is all about establishing a business, laws, ethics, contracts, and business structure. Think: Business of Architecture. The moment a client signs that contract, you now have a project. Think: Investigation (not design).

Contract 90

Contract Schematic Design Management Construction 90

Young Architect

MAY 2, 2022

During Technical Exams, sometimes questions will also assume ARE Candidates have basic contract knowledge and understanding of the roles, relationships and responsibilities between an Owner, Architect and Contractor. PcM is all about running a firm and the business of architecture. PjM is all about project management and AIA Contracts.

Contract 94

Contract Information Management Education 94

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

When a process is fully developed into a system with supporting documents of forms and checklists, it allows us to focus more on the details and development of a successful design. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. Systems allow us to be better architects. Listen carefully.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here” When a process is fully developed into a system with supporting documents of forms and checklists , it allows us to focus more on the details and development of a successful design. Systems allow us to be better architects.

Management 52

Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The project I now remembered had made a lasting impression on me since it was my first assignment when my then prolific boss, Heinz Egenhofer hired me for my first job out of architecture school. The high-school (German: Gymnasium) is located in the midsize town of Reutlingen, Germany, about 40 minutes from our office.

Project 80

Project Architect Sketching Roofing 80