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Schematic Design – This isn’t “Architecture”

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a new client on a new residential project, the first thing that happens is a conversation about project goals and requirements. As we are talking, I would ask questions and draw diagrams right in front of the clients to make sure we were on the same page. It was way better.

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A Case for Building Architectural Models

Life of an Architect

They are both terrific and both have a role to play; I receive enough emails relating to hand sketching ( old architects ) versus computer drawing ( young architects ) that I think I have my finger on the pulse on how that argument plays out. I could also talk about how effective this model was when meeting with the client.

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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

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. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. While our clients shop, we develop the design. Additional Services.

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Work in Progress

Landscape Architecture Magazine

The total of farewell clock-outs for the year was estimated at 38 million people—a kind of Brexit from the payrolls. A mentoring setup helps to mitigate this distance, but there’s something to be said for across-the-table discussion and working, sketching, iterating, etc. with people that cannot be replicated via Zoom.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

EntreArchitect

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. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. While our clients shop, we develop the design. Additional Services.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

EntreArchitect

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. These are services available to your client, but are NOT included in your basic architectural services. While our clients shop, we develop the design. Additional Services.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. Start to identify what types of projects you’ll focus on and who the potential clients will be.