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. How To Start An Architecture Firm From Scratch. Be Certain.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2018

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. He shares his knowledge about architecture and how architects work.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2017

(This past week on the podcast, I spoke with another pair of architects about how succeed as a married couple in architecture. From that original small studio, we built our reputation for highly detailed residential architecture and our “personal touch” customer service. It was time to take the firm to the next level.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The result is a catalog of projects that combine unique architectural solutions with remarkable contextual sensitivity.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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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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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Access to the attic was via the typical flimsy plywood folding ladder that so many American houses feature prominently in our residential ceiling designs. Knowing that I wanted to practice architecture as a career, I had a white fold-up drafting board at a very early age. I loved that room. I look forward to learning from your lessons.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Architizer’s global architectural awards program, the 11th Annual A+Awards , is now accepting submissions, with a Main Entry Deadline of December 16th this year. The A+List forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best architecture firms and is refreshed each year based on the results of the annual A+Awards program.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

My First Job in Architecture. It was interesting work… until I completed all the mill units and moved on to the new new high-rise residential building. While I was at URS, Annmarie had moved to Westchester County, New York and was working for a sole proprietor, designing custom residential projects. The Big Decision.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Yet in our experience, many architecture firms are doing exactly the same thing. What we learned from studying more than 400 architecture firm websites. Over the past year, we’ve evaluated the websites of more than 400 architecture firms. Why do so many architecture firm websites fail?

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

However, some of the best examples are those that re-interpret existing architectural traditions through the language of contemporary building materials and technologies. Mexican architecture is exemplary in this regard. Throughout the 20th century, architects found ample inspiration in the country’s architecturally fertile history.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

When Annmarie and I launched our architecture studio in 1999, we knew that we wanted to give our firm a unique identity. Every other firm in the region was named for their founders. Our plans were to create a firm unlike anyone else and we needed a name to separate us from the pack. Frank Gehry is a very strong brand.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 11, 2021

Trained as an architect, having practiced at a range of firms around the world, including running my own firm with a couple partners in Portland, Oregon, I’m passionate about the business of architecture and impacting the profession with an entrepreneurial spirit. My Background and Experience. Other Initiatives.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects. The Evolution of Architecture Firm Marketing.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

It’s not only the story of my first project, but the complete story of how my wife and architect business partner Annmarie McCarthy and I started our own architecture firm. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. I always knew I would someday have my own firm. My First Job in Architecture. Project Me.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We’re delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 11th Annual A+Awards : Best X-Small Firm. Firms employing 1-5 staff are invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission. If I asked you to describe the portfolio of a firm with five or fewer employees, what types of projects would you envision?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Thursday, October 16th starts the Business of Architecture Summit presented by my friend Enoch Sears over at BusinessofArchitecture.com. The past 5 years have seen a dramatic shift in the architecture industry. Sprinting series.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2017

It was a name on which we could begin to build our new brand of architecture. Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid; each built a firm and a strong brand using their own names. 10 Rules for a Powerful Brand in Architecture. Below are ten rules for building a powerful brand for your architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 2, 2017

Two Key Factors That Will Help You Grow Your Architecture Business Online. Growing your architecture business can be tough. Those are the two key factors to a successful online architecture marketing strategy, targeting and identifying when a prospect is ready to buy. We’ve all been there. Targeting Your Marketing.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Marketing Strategies for Residential Architects. It was a fantastic discussion about how SALA was founded and the journey to where Dale finds himself today as a principal at the firm, a teacher and an author of several books published by Taunton Press. He shares his knowledge about architecture and how architects work.

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Architizer

MARCH 20, 2023

While awaiting the Winners, prepare for the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. For architecture and design practices with fewer employees, delivering an extraordinary project is arguably more intimate.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 29, 2015

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. Commercial, institutional, residential? We have become experts on the specific residential work we do. ” appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. Rather than distance ourselves from those who took a different path we should celebrate people who leveraged their architectural training to impact other professions or society at large. There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

Forming a key part of the newly expanded A+Awards, the world’s largest architectural awards program, the new Firm Categories will spotlight the best in the AEC industry, giving innovative companies the global recognition they deserve. A+Awards Categories for Every Kind of Architectural Practice.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Around the same time, I was running a residential architecture firm in full “survivor mode” and growing this blog in the early days of its rebirth as a platform dedicated to inspiring small firm architects to build better businesses. I wanted to know what was happening and how it was going to effect my life.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It may be one of the biggest decisions an experienced small firm architect will make; to BIM or not to BIM? I’ve been using AutoCAD since 1995, when I was hired as an intern to learn the software and integrate it into the workflow of an established small firm deeply rooted in hand drafting (as most were at the time).

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Your website has great potential as a selling tool for your architecture firm, but is it performing like it could? If you do residential work, here are 3 online sites where you can encourage satisfied clients to leave reviews, adding to your social proof: Houzz.com , Porch.com , and Google Places for Business.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

You may be surprised by what they offer for the sole proprietor and small architecture firm. For small project practitioners, using a document tailored specifically to the requirements of the project is of utmost importance. Take a few minutes to look at what’s happening at AIA Contract Documents. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 2, 2014

Each day I check in to visit, learn from what others are writing and contribute my own thoughts on architecture and business. Small firm architects benefit from camaraderie and support offered by others in similar positions. art, architecture and coffee. Evan Troxel @etroxel. Compulsive spell-checker.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Marie-Claude Soulard , an architect based in the San Diego area and the owner of Soulard Architecture. Last week I posted a new discussion at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group titled Architecture is Dead: Let’s Reinvent the Profession. No exceptions.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Around the same time, I was running a residential architecture firm in full “survivor mode” and growing this blog in the early days of its rebirth as a platform dedicated to inspiring small firm architects to build better businesses. I wanted to know what was happening and how it was going to effect my life.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. My First Assignment. Kisco, New York.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

It was a name on which we could begin to build our new brand of architecture. Michael Graves, Richard Meier, Zaha Hadid; each built a firm and a strong brand using their own names. How To Build a Powerful Brand in Architecture. Below are ten rules for building a powerful brand for your firm. One Frank Lloyd Wright.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Big things are happening here at Entrepreneur Architect.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. Jeremiah Russell, AIA – ROGUE Architecture (@rogue_architect). My First Assignment. Kisco, New York. Lora Teagarden – L² Design, LLC (@L2DesignLLC).

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. It is an integral part of the architectural process. At Fivecat Studio, my residential architecture firm, we provide Construction Administration on every project.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Architizer is delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 12th Annual A+Awards : Best Sole Practioner. F reelance architects and designers and single-person architecture and/or design firms invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission What is the most propagandistic image of ‘the architect’?

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