EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Every October, my lovely wife and architect business partner, Annmarie McCarthy, starts sketching out the Fivecat Christmas greeting card. Financially, 2012 has been the absolute worst year in the history of Fivecat Studio … but because of the crisis, we shifted gears, restructured the firm and became more efficient at what we do.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

6:45am I had to sketch out a quick graphic image for my annual “ What to Get an Architect for Christmas ” post. A Christmas ornament seemed Christmas-y enough so I sketched it up, took a picture of it with my phone, brought it into Photoshop where I added some color, and then *BOOM* … the graphic was created.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

Start a Blog. One of the best ways to establish yourself as an authority is to start a blog. Give your blog a name that will reflect the topic on which you want to write. ” The power of a blog is simply amazing for reaching the people with whom you want to influence and make a connection. Build a List.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

Why do you read this blog and listen to the podcast. How much better would your designs be? Something small. Post each new lesson learned in a journal or a sketch book. When I decided to grow this passion of mine beyond a personal blog and I dedicated it to you, it was a big goal for me. Make it a habit.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

He is a senior project architect in the Virginia office of Niles Bolton Associates, designing multifamily and mixed-use projects, and developing a team of recent graduates. Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin or at his blog Humane Design. Running a small firm requires you to play many different roles.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

If architecture is a combination of design and engineering, then it is not clear why some other engineering and design professions have faster advancement. Similarly, designers in other areas have significant impacts at the beginning of their careers as well. Thus, we are driven to ask: Why is architecture different?

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EntreArchitect

MAY 11, 2015

Eric has authored several books on architecture, his most recent is entitled, Architect and Entrepreneur: A Field Guide to Building, Branding, and Marketing Your Startup Design Business , which expands on his thoughts below and other topics related to contemporary practice. Probably next year.”. Sound familiar? There won’t be one.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

In the 14 years Steve managed Burns + Beyerl Architects, the firm he co-founded in 1993, the firms’ earnings grew at an average rate of 24% per year (…and now you know how). Please visit Steve at Linkedin and Twitter , or check out his Blog and thank him for sharing with us at Entrepreneur Architect. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

When Andrew is not running his busy firm or finding ways to be more productive using his iPad, he writes a blog about architecture and design where he shares his thoughts on the profession. Now I know it is not the “best” app for sketching. I have started many blog posts or report within this app on flights home.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The innovative ideas and concepts we create can often only be born after hours (sometimes days) of intense thought and several dozen layers of sketch paper. As a requirement for licensure, registered architects are responsible for the health, safety and welfare of every occupant in every project we design. Forget about profit.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Or will it be a design-build?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

They may be documented as formal systems or they may just be a general understanding of “how we do it here” When a process is fully developed into a system with supporting documents of forms and checklists , it allows us to focus more on the details and development of a successful design. Systems allow us to be better architects.

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