EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Up to that point in my life my only experience with actual construction was observing my father and his friends build a new family room for our house when I was 7. So, in reality I convinced Dad and his friends to actually build me the new room and I would help the best I could. Please share your thoughts below in the comments.

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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. Build rapport with the contractor.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Running a small firm requires you to play many different roles. It is entirely possible that new hires have never read a building code or zoning ordinance. Even if she drew what I sketched, my colleague would have no understanding of it. Connect with Jeremy on Linkedin or at his blog Humane Design.

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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. Build a Website.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2017

How to Build and Maintain a Strong Client Base for Your A/E Firm by PSMJ – Several years ago I met PSMJ founder Frank Stasiowski at an AIA conference after he gave a presentation. In many firms, there is a technical “guru” who will be the go-to. You have to work ON your business, not just IN your business.

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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. 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

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s about building others up. Something small. Post each new lesson learned in a journal or a sketch book. This is how the profession will grow… especially for small firm architects. The post How To Find Happiness appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2018

The secret to getting noticed is to build your own platform from which to launch before taking the leap. Build a foundation of relationships, connections and resources that will support you, provide the basis on which to build your new firm and get you noticed. How To Start An Architecture Firm From Scratch.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2007

We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings. That something is “how we do it” My firm does it differently than the rest. The post How You Do It appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. How do you do it differently?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

The secret to getting noticed is to build your own platform from which to launch before taking the leap. Build a foundation of relationships, connections and resources that will support you, provide the basis on which to build your new firm and get you noticed. Build a Website. Be Certain.

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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. Increase Volume.

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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. For young architects and recent architectural graduates, how do you determine what the right size architectural firm for you? Why Should You Read This? Why Should You Read This?

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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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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

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

APRIL 13, 2015

Much like your clients not worrying about the technical details or the blueprints of a new building. See for example Sefaira , a software for architects and designers who aspire to design high performance buildings. Everything a Small Firm Architect Should Be Looking For. It just runs, and you use it. Pricing models.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

They can sketch and verbally explain functions and relations between spaces while already subconsciously incorporating structure into the design. Demonstrating even “partial mastery skills” helps to build trust and makes it easier to get more responsibilities and control within the projects.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2017

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. The post Sharing Our Love for Architecture with the Next Generation appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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. In this installment, I’m going to get into the practical aspects of financial management. Accounting.

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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. Build rapport with the contractor.

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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.

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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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