Life of an Architect

JULY 11, 2016

Architecture is a service industry and as such, personality is going to figure heavily into the process. Just try and get an understanding of how the firm handles the division of labor and if possible, get an understanding of who is on the team. What are the steps in the design process?

Architect 74

Architect Schematic Design Client Clients 74

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms. For all intents and purposes, we have functioned as a single office on the Health Professions Building project rather than as two separate firms.

Building 207

Building Utilities Schematic Design Site 207

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

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. Create systems for success.

Small Firm 52

Small Firm Management Firms Project 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

When we present our initial schematic designs to our client, we are selling. One of the problems we have in the architecture profession (and there are many) is that we have allowed our perceived value to drop way below our true value. It’s as simple as that. I am selling right now… selling you on selling.

Architect 52

Architect Client Clients Firms 52

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

By Marika Snider, PhD, AIA, Principal Architect, Snider Architecture, LLC, Michael Bell, FAIA, Esq., President, Bell Architecture APC and Leonard Kady, FAIA, Principal, Leonard Kady Architecture + Design. However, the architect is still required to consider sustainable design alternatives in the Schematic Design Phase.

Contractor 59

Contractor Residential Contract Schematic Design 59

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. All 3 Pro-Practice Exams are equal in scope.

Contract 94

Contract Information Management Education 94

Young Architect

JUNE 19, 2022

Old AIA Contracts . This series of exams really focuses on the soft skills of practicing architecture. Below is a one sentence definition of each exam: Practice Management (PcM) – Setting up and running an architecture business. . Project Management (PjM) – Managing an Architecture Project. Old Code Info.

Materials 68

Materials Contract Management Information 68

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management system since we launched in 1999. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm.

Management 52

Management Project Schematic Design Architect 52

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Front of the school facing Bismarck Strasse (School website) The architectural project with all these features came to my mind when I was wondering which of the projects I have under my belt as an architect could still resonate with the students that I, at times, try to teach one thing or another. I was supposed to manage this project.

Project 80

Project Architect Sketching Roofing 80