EntreArchitect

JULY 4, 2015

Marketing a residential architecture firm is perhaps different than marketing any other kind of professional service or product in the world. And yet residential architects have a challenging situation when finding new clients: we rarely know who may be thinking about remodeling or building a new residence.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 30, 2014

Since that first guest post, I have connected and developed true friendships with dozens of bloggers throughout the world. I posted randomly whenever I found something worth saving and had no intent to develop the site into anything more. That post was my introduction to the online universe of fellow bloggers. Do you blog?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Here are my 21 Rules of Online Marketing for Residential Architects: 1. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This multifaceted approach is evident in projects such as Kia Lab, which take a holistic view of the programmatic brief, embedding the building’s function with the broader urban and cultural environment.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

All this month at EntreArchitect, we’ll be focusing on Business Development. 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.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 2, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? With clients? Click here to learn how. Among team?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

” When one of my residential architecture clients finally reaches out and calls Fivecat Studio , these are some of the thoughts they may start with. Most of our clients are first time builders. You’re in the Client Happiness Business. .” “If I start now, I’ll be living in it by summer.”

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2017

I speak with or communicate online with small firm architects almost every day. I want to know with what members of our small firm community are struggling, so that we at EntreArchitect might develop resources to help you build a better business. Every firm is expected to have exceptional design skills.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 3, 2015

Recently the subject of specifications for residential architecture was discussed in detail on the EntreArchitect Podcast. It just might save your projects, your firm and your livelihood. It may simultaneously help your client to obtain a better house and assist the contractor in doing a better job. Win – Win – Win.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

If it’s a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This allows us to educate future clients on what is important to us, how we work, what we are working on, what we’ve recently completed, what is available, etc. Our business development process is primarily through social media and online publication.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 20, 2015

An efficient process of architecture is all about choices and obtaining decisions from some clients takes the patience of a saint. Missing deadlines or, even worse, not managing the expectations of your client, can destroy a working relationship in one meeting. Power of a Being the Best. Photo Credit: Pixabay / stevepb.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Working with many architecture firms over the past several years our agency, Archmark Architect Branding & Marketing, has been approached by many architects who have struggled to establish a consistent, repeatable, and reliable process to attract new clients and projects.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One platform may be your personal favorite over the many others, but are your prospective clients enjoying their time on that same platform? Where are our clients making the decisions that lead them to hire us? Most residential clients collect “wish list” images before they ever come to us for architectural services.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This was a development project. With clients?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? This client is the older brother of a childhood (and current) friend. Do you have a regular business development process (pipeline) that you use to acquire the leads for the next project? Withheld at clients request. With clients? Among team?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 26, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. With clients? How involved was your client throughout the design process? All commercial project and most residential.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 19, 2018

With clients? The clients had a wonderful trust in me and I was able to maintain the design intent throughout the process. How involved was your client throughout the design process? We stress the need for this on every project but on residential projects it is not always performed. Which communication tools did you use?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 29, 2015

When Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio more than 15 years ago we had no projects, no clients and no money. We were two young architects seeking the freedom of our own firm. I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. A bathroom renovation?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2019

As your experience grows and your reputation builds, your brand will develop… with or without you. Even as the firm is transferred to future leaders, the name will carry on with a clear history of the firm. Our residential architecture continues to develop the story. What is your story? A powerful brand is unique.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 19, 2017

One platform may be your personal favorite over the many others, but are your prospective clients enjoying their time on that same platform? Where are our clients making the decisions that lead them to hire us? Most residential clients collect “wish list” images before they ever come to us for architectural services.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2018

EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a weekly blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by small firm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? With clients? and developer. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2017

Access to the attic was via the typical flimsy plywood folding ladder that so many American houses feature prominently in our residential ceiling designs. The seductive texture of our illustrations identify us as artists in the minds of our clients. Question: Do you use hand sketching to market your firm?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 13, 2017

Our prospective clients learn with their heads, but decide with their hearts. After years of research and gathering information, often when a client chooses to work with an architect, it simply comes down to their feelings. When developing a marketing strategy, stories trigger memories and feelings. What does an architect do?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 15, 2014

As many of you may already know, tomorrow is a big day for small firm architects. . Lean” has been associated with increasing productivity and quality in the software development, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. Join other small firm practitioners at the Business of Architecture Summit.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 30, 2016

This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “Back to School”, so I am encouraging my fellow small firm architects to go back to school themselves and learn what they need to know to find the work they want and live a life they’ll love. As small firm architects, how do we get noticed by those prospects? Back to School.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration. Here is a recent comment from the group; “I need to get better at selling my clients on construction administration. Most think they do not need it and refuse it when offered.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2017

As your experience grows and your reputation builds, your brand will develop… with or without you. Even as the firm is transferred to future leaders, the name will carry on with a clear history of the firm. Our residential architecture continues to develop the story. What is your story? A powerful brand is unique.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The diversity of their output is exemplified by their two most recent A+Awards-recognized projects: The ‘UN’ Opportunity Pavilion in Dubai, a floating canopy that brings to life the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and Trazas de Pontevedra , a landscape intervention that reinterprets ancient Galician-Roman settlements.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A local chamber of commerce networking breakfast may look like tables of businesses seeking connections with other businesses, and you may be a residential architect. That B2B group may be the perfect place to find your next residential client. Your greatest ally in building your brand and earning trust is a happy client.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 20, 2013

In Session 002 , we developed our business and personal life plan. Every potential client starts their search for an architect with a very specific list of expectations and assumptions. The better and more focused the reputation and the greater the visibility within the target client group, the more valuable the brand.”

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The firm’s outstanding portfolio is a testament to its range and expertise, encompassing hospitality, retail, cultural, residential and corporate spheres. The team’s outlook is grounded in the belief that buildings can be bridges between nature, culture and people, the same philosophy that fueled the firm’s inception back in 1966.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. My First Assignment.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2014

A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. Michael essentially bought my ticket for me, enthusiastically inviting me to return the next summer.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 15, 2021

There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a better built environment. Typically we had 3-4 weeks to develop a concept and create a compelling presentation to send in for review – and immediately jump onto the next competition until we heard back.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. My First Assignment.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Access to the attic was via the typical flimsy plywood folding ladder that so many American houses feature prominently in our residential ceiling designs. The seductive texture of our illustrations identify us as artists in the minds of our clients. Do you use hand drawing to market your firm?

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