Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

The soil in my area of practice tends to be expansive because it contains a healthy dose of clay, which expands and contracts as moisture enters the equation. Remove water due to hot and dry conditions, and the soil contracts. Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Designed by Diane Jones Allen, FASLA, the founder of DesignJones LLC and the director of the landscape architecture program at the University of Texas, Arlington, with the local firm DERU Landscape Architecture, the new garden provides a refreshed space to hold Tamir’s memory. Project Credits CLIENT TAMIR RICE FOUNDATION, CLEVELAND.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Every firm, with any experience, has many of these processes already in place. When we receive a contract for a new project, we all want to jump right into designing. The quickest way to an unhappy client is to design a project beyond their budget.

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Architecture Quote

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here are 140+ software tools architecture firms need to know about to stay ahead in 2020. ArchitectureQuote helps innovative SME architecture firms discover and win more projects. It is a great digital tool for architects as the platform provides a high focus on continuous innovation and personal customer service to each client.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

They raise chickens, sheep, and cattle; operate a nursery that supplies plants for many projects of Stimson, the firm Steve founded in 1992; and use the place to test ideas and gather inspiration about planting, design, and construction. Through aerial research, you can see a memory of them.”. That’s Steve’s personal story.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Putting it into Practice. The day-to-day things that really need to happen in your small firm.

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Architect Contract Management Firms 52

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. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. It just runs, and you use it. They outsource that to you.

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Small Firm Management Client Clients 52

EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. I’ve been continuously improving my firm’s project management system since we launched in 1999. Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. Listen carefully. Estimate often.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

We have a lot of photographers that are friends of the firm and we found one who was willing and able to accommodate the size of our model. In my previous experiences with 5 firms- only virtual models were made. Most models in our office could be shot in-house with the tiniest amount of effort. People can be so distant from reality.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

All the best architecture studios and design firms in the world do this. Building Your Architecture Website – Home Page : Before you get started, you need to ask yourself the following questions about your architecture services business: What makes you a unique architecture firm ? Image by Dezeen from Pintrest.

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