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. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. How Can An Architect Make More Money?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Listen to the podcast , subscribe to the newsletter and return back here to the blog each week for more information on how to generate more sales for your small firm by creating long-term value from your clients, markets, and relationships. Be certain that launching your own firm is what you truly want to do. Be Certain.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. I’ve shared articles at this blog in the past on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Be Certain.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. With a full understanding of the people using our buildings, we can better manage the process and develop a project that exceeds their expectations. Listen carefully. Estimate often.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2017

Being a successful architect takes more than creating a wonderful idea and presenting it to your client. The work involved in setting up your design firm can be overwhelming and 99% of it was never taught to you in school. Entrepreneurship. There is a reason I am starting here and not with design. Pretty remarkable service!

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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. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more. Additional Services.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. We searched for the best clients and we serve them each, to the best of our ability. It’s about building others up. Something small. We’ve chosen this life. It’s about caring.

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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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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Especially if you’re planning to start your firm in the same locality as these previous firms where you were employed. Build strong relationships with your peers and maintain it after you’ve started your own practice. As a new firm, you’ll have every role and responsibility necessary for managing a firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2007

“The magic, and the way in which you win the hearts and minds of your clients, is how you do it.” Clients see us as all the same. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. It’s an “experience” Our clients have a great time.

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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

APRIL 13, 2015

Much like your clients not worrying about the technical details or the blueprints of a new building. They can do what they really like and focus where they create true value for their clients: architecture. See for example Sefaira , a software for architects and designers who aspire to design high performance buildings.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. ARCAT, the online resource delivering quality building material information, CAD details, BIM specifications and much more at ARCAT.com. Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

It leads to clients having significantly more trust in architects who have already designed and built many successful projects, demonstrating that they have extensive experience. They can sketch and verbally explain functions and relations between spaces while already subconsciously incorporating structure into the design.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2017

Clients were not flocking to me, but I had bills to pay. I offered a class again in the spring about “Iconic Architecture,” where we look at a particular building and learn about what makes it iconic. They build amazing imperfect models. Now that I have clients and architecture to design for real projects, where is the time?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. With a full understanding of the people using our buildings, we can better manage the process and develop a project that exceeds their expectations. Listen carefully. Estimate often.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I also provided a few examples of reports that you can learn to use to help you in developing a proper financial foundation for your firm. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm. ArchiOffice will do all the things your firm needs for office and project management that QuickBooks can’t.

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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. Lesson 2 – Build a Brand. Lesson 4 – Set Goals.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2021

Only humans build buildings, and humans created AI. What AI offers addresses what architects often gloss over – a lack of building knowledge, communication that is self-serving in its opacity, and a clear way to address basic problems. There have been precious few building architects who write for non-architects.

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