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Examining Both Sides of Mentorship with Travis Krimmel

Young Architect

When Travis applied for Architecture school, he didn’t get in right away, but he was undeterred and applied again the following year to Auburn University’s Architecture Program. Going into his 5th and final year of school he realized he was out of money. What architecture school was like for Travis.

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The Architecture of Motherhood

EntreArchitect

Data from the 2020 annual report of the NAAB revealed that 50% of the students enrolled in NAAB-accredited architecture programs were female. 1 Yet, the percentage of women who obtained their architect license, achieve upper management positions, become partners and own architectural firms have not increased as men’s percentages have.

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How to Rewrite the Story of Our Profession

EntreArchitect

With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the small firm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. Architecture is a profession like law and medicine.

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

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. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. If managed well, it can take us to great heights. Manage expectations and keep them informed.

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Why Architects Are NOT Properly Prepared to Own and Operate an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

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. Wintner, AIA Emeritus.

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No More Starving Artist

EntreArchitect

With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the small firm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. Architecture is a profession like law and medicine.

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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. I hope all firms can give their interns chances to prove themselves, and support the growth of those who rise to the occasion.