Design Thoughts Architects

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Design is crucial to a project’s success, ensuring client satisfaction and managing the homebuilding budget. Designing according to client specifications and lifestyle is essential for creating personalized outcomes and fostering emotional connections. Top 5 Don'ts: 1. Never conclude the cost per square foot: 1.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2014

From the point of view of our clients, great architecture is where we start. So, yes, great design is important, but it’s not what’s going to keep our clients happy? The first step, before you ever put your pen to sketch paper, is to know what your client is looking for. We’re in the Client Happiness Business.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 28, 2023

As a designer or decorator, you can help your clients create a space that works for their needs and enhances their productivity. In this blog post, we’ll share some practical tips to positively assist your clients to improve their home office rooms. What kind of work do they do? What equipment do they need?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The Power of Blogging for Architects. The blog is still one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience. A successful blog requires interesting, well written content, published on a consistent basis. Schedule time to write.

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Design Thoughts Architects

APRIL 28, 2023

Vaastu Shastra and Client Requirement When designing homes in India, we face clashes between the genuine necessities of our clients and the traditional principles of Vaastu Shastra. However, we, the architects, must craft spaces that cater to the authentic desires of our clients. Book Appointment 4.

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A4 Architects

APRIL 19, 2023

No client can hope to absorb that much knowledge in the course of their design project, but they don’t want to feel completely helpless or ignorant either. This book is illustrated with photographs of our various projects and design drawings to help assure that the owner understands and feels comfortable with each step of the process.

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The answer lies in leveraging digital platforms and traditional networking methods to attract prospective clients. In this blog post, we will: Explore various strategies that can help architecture firms drive leads and grow their business. Tip 4: Incorporate Testimonials Client reviews can be powerful tools in building credibility.

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SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 21, 2022

I for one have not forgotten the lessons I gleaned many years ago from his books and work, and I continue to learn from them today. The book, which I purchased nearly thirty years ago, is one of several in my library dedicated to describing the genesis, design process, and construction of a famous building.

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SW Oregon Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

He has published several books including The Small House: An Artful Guide to Affordable Residential Design , and A Home Called New England: A Celebration of Hearth and History , cowritten with Steve Culpepper. Duo Dickinson , FAIA, is a prolific writer as well as an accomplished architect. To my surprise, they have not.

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Archmark

APRIL 6, 2023

The real story is a professional website can act as a lead-generating machine – nurturing potential clients through the sales journey and towards beginning a project with you. These schedulers can be easily installed on your own website, allowing your prospects and clients to book a slot that suits your schedule within a matter of clicks.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 4, 2014

Home / Architects / Why Architects should Blog Why Architects should Blog Bob Borson — May 5, 2014 — 40 Comments I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). This is now the main reason why I continue writing my blog.

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SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Notre Dame du Haut, by Le Corbusier (photo by Pino Musi, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. On the ground, here and there, are groups of objects, gear, books, texts, drawings—such are my islands!”

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Recognizing each client’s vision, we collaborate to ensure the final design feels genuinely personalized. We are thrilled to share five of our portfolio’s most notable projects with contemporary house designs in the following blog post. Our recent client, a retired family man with two children, faced a similar dilemma.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Just as last week's Places in Time III post featured a trio of books that were initially listed in my earlier holiday gift books post , two of the three monographs featured here were also on that list. As happened when I wrote this post, each book begins with a rhetorical question pertaining to monographs.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MARCH 27, 2023

The Role of Residential Architects in house construction- Residential architects design and plan houses to meet their clients’ needs and comply with building regulations. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of hiring an architect and help you make the right choice. Book Appointment 6.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MARCH 17, 2023

The story of a client who wanted a Spanish Design House - Every couple dreams of owning a home they can call their own. Client Requirements- After conducting extensive online research, they stumbled upon our architectural firm. In response, our firm proposed Spanish-style architecture, which immediately captivated the clients.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 23, 2022

But the ping pong game starts when the user/client sees the options we define, with their preconceptions, and hopes fully presented, then variants, then fully reconsidered ideas derived from the same database the user/client gives you. The ideas of user/clients are thus transformed by the open creative process.

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Design Thoughts Architects

MAY 10, 2023

The client is a business owner who desires a residential building for sale purposes in the bustling area of BTM Layout. The client was keen on contemporary house design, and we at Design Thoughts Architects were up for the challenge. The client wanted a G+6 building with parking on the ground floor for eight cars.

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Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

Whether clients discover you by word of mouth referral, through a Google search, or at a networking event, you need to understand how and why they buy from you, and put effective marketing touch points in place that position your firm as experts in your niche and help you stay top of mind during the buying process.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JULY 28, 2023

Introduction- When building contemporary home for retirement, one common problem faced during the Design and Planning stages is finding the right balance between meeting the client’s specific needs and creating appealing rental units for potential tenants. Are you finding this portfolio intriguing?

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Writing a blog devoted to architecture books means featuring monographs — lots of monographs. Not exclusively, of course; but before this blog transitioned to its current weekly format, one of the thematic days of the week was appropriately devoted to monographs: Monograph Monday.

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore why home construction projects go wrong and how to avoid them. Book Appointment 4. They can ensure that the contract is fair and balanced, considering the interests of the contractor and the client. However, it can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t navigate it correctly.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JUNE 10, 2022

Here concludes Part One of the blog that discusses some essentials of purchasing a house. Many prospective clients skip the architect and visit a builder for their home renovation project. As clients, you must be rational and openly discuss your ideas with the architect for the renovation. are a must.

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30X40 Design Workshop

APRIL 14, 2022

Joining me to answer these questions (+ more) is my friend Bob Borson, architect + creator of The Life of an Architect blog + podcast. 03:37 Happiness vs. Telling Stories 16:40 What clients buy from architects 17:16 I’m (insert age) is it too late to become an architect? Wondering about the math required, or how much you’ll earn?

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Archmark

MAY 22, 2018

Now look at how you present your firm to the world — your website, your social media, your blog, professional listings, business cards, brochures, and even how you talk about your work. How can an architect use "marketing with heart" to make those emotional connections with prospects and clients? We’ve done this with our own clients.

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A Better Built Environment

MARCH 1, 2021

What are the lessons I have learned from starting a firm, working for other people, and serving residential clients over the past 10 years? What are my design values and how can I attract clients that share these values? This then allows me to better serve the clients I work with. Fixed-fees address many of these issues.

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Dwell

JANUARY 9, 2023

A Guardian excerpt from tech and culture reporter Kyle Chayka’s book on minimalism pointed to "the empty promises of Marie Kondo." Writing about Chayka’s book and the Kondo craze for The New Yorker , author and essayist Jia Tolentino cut directly to new minimalism’s core message: "Don’t organize—purge."

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Design Thoughts Architects

JUNE 25, 2023

Many clients struggle to balance their specific lifestyle needs with the available space. Embrace Contemporary Design Elements: Clients often strive to achieve a beautiful modern villa design that reflects their personal style. Balancing luxury with environmental consciousness is a challenge that clients often confront.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JUNE 13, 2023

Welcome back to our blog, where we explore the fascinating world of contemporary architecture and design. The family's desire- Our clients, a 40-year-old IT couple, had a clear vision for their dream home in Bangalore. Whether diving into a book or enjoying the panoramic views, this space invites intellectual nourishment.

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Design Thoughts Architects

APRIL 24, 2023

Client requirement of a modern house - The client wanted a traditional yet modern house with all the amenities. This blog will tell you more about the spatial relationship between the spaces. The clients can enjoy the garden in the parking lot while having an inviting environment.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

The blog is one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. The goal when writing a blog is to gain an audience. Submission to search engines, posting consistent entries and back-linking from every free directory I could find, the blog quickly rose to the top of Yahoo and Google.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 28, 2014

Home / Book Reviews / Book Reviews: Robert Moses and Harry Weese Book Reviews: Robert Moses and Harry Weese Bob Borson — May 29, 2014 — 8 Comments All the architects I know love books and most have an addiction of buying and keeping their books on display.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A review of a new book released this week: The Japanese House Since 1945 by Naomi Pollock, published by Thames & Hudson, November 2023 ( Amazon / Bookshop ) What makes modern and contemporary Japanese houses so appealing? Each house is documented in two to five pages with photographs, drawings, and a brief description.

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Archmark

APRIL 19, 2021

Just as architects and designers have adopted technologies to improve their day-to-day work, it’s time to embrace digital technologies to market architecture firms and attract, find, and win better clients and projects. Traditionally, architects have relied on word-of-mouth referrals, established relationships, and repeat clients.

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JANUARY 17, 2022

With Until Proven Safe , they bring us a book as compelling as it is definitive, not only urgent reading for social-distanced times but also an up-to-the-minute investigation of the interplay of forces–––biological, political, technological––that shape our modern world.

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Archmark's Ultimate Guide to Marketing for Architects Use Online Marketing for Architects to Get Found Online Just as architects and designers have adopted technologies to improve their day-to-day work, it’s time to embrace digital technologies to market architecture firms and attract, find, and win better clients and projects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. “This is a subversive book.

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