EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. If we were employed by a larger firm, we would never have the flexibility or the freedom that we so cherish. It’s my rule book for life. Something small. How To Find Happiness.

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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. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The first introduction of topics beyond architecture was the book How to Win Friends and Influence People , recommended by Mark. Not until after the book was finished did I realize how imperative the impact was. I have begun to actively think through most of my conversations, during a podcast, or reading a book. Physical health.

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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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Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Crafting a well-defined business strategy is crucial for the success of any business, architecture firms included, but according to the most recent AIA Business Survey Report in 2022, only 26% of small firms, 40% of medium-sized firms, and 71% of large firms have one written down. So, where do you start?

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 10, 2016

The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, groupies, and last-minute trips to Vegas. I thought I would put together some basics tips and strategies that might help you find the perfect firm for you. Big or Small? What’s the Right Size Firm for You?

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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. 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

APRIL 6, 2014

The first step, before you ever put your pen to sketch paper, is to know what your client is looking for. If preparing initial schematic sketches will take two weeks to complete, promise a meeting at four weeks and deliver them in two. Step 1: Listen Carefully. When managing a project, the rule is to under promise and over deliver.

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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. Use your ‘brand’ to tell your story.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2021

In the coming age of universal transparency, architects either communicate with non-architects or they sketch in isolation on their devices to amuse themselves (and show other architects) while they earn a living doing other things. Dickinson has written eight books. Architects need to prove credibility, or simply lose it to Alexa.

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