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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part One

Life of an Architect

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. There are at least a thousand more me’s out there, looking for a gig like mine.

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Top 5 Reasons to work in a Large Architectural Firm | Life of an.

Life of an Architect

I have had very limited exposure to the large firms, only work for 1 in my career and it was only for a year – I’m probably not the authority to explain why working at a large firm could be the best decision you’ve ever made in your life. This will continue from the next conceptual stages and beyond.

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The Future of Architecture: Is Design for Freedom the Industry’s Next Paradigm Shift?

Architizer

In it, she asked her students to attempt to trace the supply chain of 11 standard building materials. Equity is a recurring critique of sustainability, and this can also hold true when it comes to ethically sourced materials, which small firms and low-cost affordable projects many assume will come with an increased budget.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

The series of presentations started with a local Architect and good friend of mine, Mike Anderson, who started his practice Abstract Architecture about 3 years ago. When you start getting more clients for your business, you’ll find yourself working at all times of the day. Time management will be difficult. Are they young?

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Design Voice Podcast with Catherine Meng (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course: Profit for Small Firm Architects today at EntreArchitect.com/FreeCourse. LePage: 00:01 .

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Incremental Progress is the Key to Long-Term Success (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who shared their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better business as a small firm entrepreneur, architect. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure.

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Building Science, Climate Change and The Pretty Good House (Transcript)

EntreArchitect

Do you know how to calculate the exact amount you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.