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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. Build rapport with the contractor.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part One

Life of an Architect

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. You might recognize Michael as the namesake principal of the firm where Bob and I now work. Arch at UT Austin.

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My 12 Rules for Landing Your First Job in Architecture

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Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region.

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Letter To My Beloved Profession (Guest Post)

EntreArchitect

1 – Starting at the academic level, the architecture schools’ curriculum of the 21st century need to include collaboration with contractors, developers and business owners. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part 2

Life of an Architect

I didn’t know that being an intern at this firm meant that I would be collaborating and contributing to the firm’s work. We not only have the opportunity to work on something that is alien to a small firm like MMA, we also find ourselves collaborating with sculptors, interior designers, and contractors across the globe.

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Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. I loved architectural school, but I also know there’s times where you hate it. I then took a job with the first firm that was willing to apply for a work visa for me.

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My Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First Job in Architecture

EntreArchitect

Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region.