Brandon Donnelly

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As we have talked about before on this blog, development happens on the margin. The common way to find money is through something known as value engineering, which is just a fancy way of saying, “I need to cut costs, so let’s see what I can tolerate losing from this project.” You have to be creative.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Scott Campagna, PE MFPRO+ Blog Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Standards Adaptive Reuse Insulation Reconstruction & Renovation Talk of office-to-residential conversions are everywhere these days. Condo owners are less tolerant of foot fall noise and will worry about resale value if there is noise intrusion.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Together, these blog posts underscore the accelerating pace of technological change in how we design and construct buildings and the implications of that change for architects. I recently argued that architects bring enormous value to projects by virtue of their ability to oversee the integration of the full range of design considerations.

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Archmark

APRIL 6, 2023

If you aren’t getting work, or anything of value, from the website, it can feel like a waste of time and money. This quiz should be integrated seamlessly with your web design to give you the answers you’re looking for while offering something of value for your potential new clients. So, what do we suggest your quiz should be?

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Archmark

JUNE 16, 2021

For many who ask this question, what they really want is more consistency and predictability in their new business pipelines. However, what we are saying is that relying on hope marketing for all your future business can put your firm at grave risk. What questions do they ask? What are they most concerned about?

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Digital channels provide cost-effective solutions for direct client engagement and can be ideal for communicating what differentiates your and your firm from others. What is online marketing for architects? This passive approach to new business development is what we call “ Hope Marketing.” What’s SEO not good for?

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Archmark

APRIL 19, 2021

Digital channels provide cost-effective solutions for direct client engagement and can be ideal for communicating what differentiates your and your firm from others. What is online marketing? This passive approach to new business development is what we call “ Hope Marketing.” Search engine optimization (SEO) What is SEO?

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Archmark

AUGUST 5, 2021

Architects, learn how to showcase your expertise, experience, and know-how using under-utilized blog and content topics. Content marketing for architects: What it is, how it can help your firm, and how to get started. Do your architecture firm clients know what you do? So what's the alternative?

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Archmark

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

What you need is a more strategic approach, one that focuses on delivering high-value information that your email subscribers can actually use. Create a lead magnet Entice prospective clients to input their email address with something of value in return—known as a “lead magnet.” into the right fields.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Two situations where it may be worth it to endure an extensive and expensive remodel include if the house has historical character, or sentimental/heirloom value. An architect and builder will help the owner navigate what can or cannot be accomplished within a given budget. Conduct a feasibility study.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

If you would like to see some of the pages from my submission, you can read Guess What? Constant interruptions to the site and incredibly slow loads times started impacting the rating search engines like Google and Yahoo use when responding to search queries.

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Archmark

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

What we learned from that research was that only 25% of architecture firm websites met Google’s most basic criteria for an effective web presence. Hey, you get what you pay for. What are they finding? Is your website helping them to better understand what you do, what makes you different, and why they should work with you?

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 7, 2024

Optimize your website for search engines by including relevant keywords and creating valuable content, such as blog posts and neighborhood guides. Consider offering reciprocal referrals or co-hosting informational seminars to provide value to potential clients and strengthen your relationships with other professionals.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

For the other 5%, … I won’t say what I want to say. For those of you who don’t participate follow me on Instagram or Facebook , I’ll give you a little taste of what I mean – but I’m going to use a slightly different example so that we can find some common ground in how we take things.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 14, 2022

Also, it is a solution that has one of the most ‘tangible values’ in the area of its application. In addition to marble and granite, we now have engineered stone and within that, there are many categories including quartz surfaces. A better modern countertop material over marble and Kota due to its ‘ design value’.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. Engineering consultants with extensive experience offer bespoke solutions to increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings and provide creative solutions for new building systems with assistance from brands like SCHELL. About Mr. B.O.

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Archmark

AUGUST 2, 2021

What we learned from that research was that only 25% of architecture firm websites met Google’s most basic criteria for an effective web presence. What are they finding? Is your website helping them to better understand what you do, what makes you different, and why they should work with you? Or is it frustrating them?

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Brett Lambert MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing Designers Standards Reconstruction & Renovation Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction It’s official: passive house design standards are coming to Massachusetts. What did we do?

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A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

JUNE 27, 2022

Here is the next installment of "Book Briefs," the series of occasional posts featuring short first-hand descriptions of some of the numerous books that publishers send to me for consideration on this blog. But what about climate?

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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). Just hit play and you can follow along down below ~ [link].

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Today, with the success of the EntreArchitect Report newsletter, I better understand the value of producing a quality online periodical. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Share your subscription link.

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Ronen Bekerman

OCTOBER 15, 2020

aw Kielak, from PICTURA studio, shared the A45 Cabin project on the blog’s Facebook Group and I’m very happy to introduce his Making of A45 Cabin here! First of all, I would like to thank Ronen for sharing on his blog the results of my work in this making-off. These are visualizations, photos, and movie frames.

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Archmark

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In fact, we have analyzed more than 550 architecture firm websites to see what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to marketing for architecture firms and attracting new clients online. That they don’t understand the value of the architectural services you provide? Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Archmark

APRIL 6, 2023

Taking the Guesswork Out of Social Media for Architects What social media platforms to choose for your architecture firm and how to use them A strong social media presence is essential for any business in today’s digital world - and the architecture industry is no exception.  Posts can include specific links back to your website –.great

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

Today, with the success of the EntreArchitect Report newsletter, I better understand the value of producing a quality online periodical. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Share your subscription link.

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Archmark

JUNE 15, 2018

So, what do you do? First, you have to be clear about what you want. If you are not clear about what you want, this would be a good time to read our article about setting S.M.A.R.T. If you are not clear about what you want, this would be a good time to read our article about setting S.M.A.R.T. Where do you start?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Today, with the success of The Entrepreneur Architect Report , I better understand the value of producing a quality online periodical. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Websites, blogs and social media are important for building an online presence. Share your subscription link.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 27, 2014

So let’s take a look at what’s been going on since construction started – the foundation. note* structural engineers will be dying to elaborate on this … don’t let them). Let’s get to the pictures shall we? This is the foundation plan for this project – beautifully rendered by the contractor.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

What we do know is, if you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original …And by the time they get to be adults, most kids have lost that capacity. It is with some amusement that this process in the field of architecture is rarely called what it truly is - the Scientific Method. Am I right?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

I have felt that there were some jobs that prepared me to achieve success more readily than others but I typically learned something of value at every job I’ve ever had – sometimes learning what not to do is as important as learning what you should do. So what are you waiting for?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 6, 2014

What it means is that we learned how to think and communicate our ideas slightly different from the product of today’s architecture programs. I’m not sure I would have made this observation had I not started writing this blog and posting my sketches for others to view. Don’t know what profile lines are?

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Life of an Architect

JULY 23, 2014

I am continuing this look into the value that architectural interns bring to the office by allowing our other intern – John Charbonneau – to take over the site today and talk about his experience while giving others a peek into how he has ben spending his time this summer. Here is John’s story - Hello everyone.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 20, 2013

They have created their own story for what they’re looking for and for whom they are searching. Our mission will help us define who we are and what we are actually selling. What are you selling? Who is your client and what are they seeking? What types of projects? Be very specific. Who is your competition?

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Community Architect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The question is now: What can we do to make our buildings, towns, cities and our infrastructure withstand the new type of destructive weather? Where we stand Climate change has become everybody's topic, but just like the still raging pandemic, the public understanding of what is going on doesn't match the problem.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 30, 2013

What you know have is a folded up drawing 1/16th the area it was previously with the sheet title information on the outside corner. No longer do you need to open the drawing up to see what sweet goodness lies inside This is the finished product … what was once 30″ x 42″ is now measures a compact and neatly folded 10.5″

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Some very attractive and quite suitable alternatives include engineered quartz counter tops like those manufactured by Caesarstone , Zodiaq or Silestone. A good start on porosity values is David Pivco’s summary of Marbles of the World [link] Bob Borson I received your article via email – thank you. Are you kidding !!!

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A Better Built Environment

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Electric vehicles can replace the roar of combustion engines. Discussions revolved around function, choreography, concept, diagrams, but rarely what the building looked like. It is a project that is specific to the site, one of the design values I hold dear. Adding protected bike lanes would encourage people to drive less.

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