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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. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Architectural Services: Focus on People Rather than Projects

EntreArchitect

Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. The job of a small firm architect, whether working with residential or small commercial clients, is to lead them through an experience.

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Behind the Design 001: Calender Rd. by Allen Architecture, LLC

EntreArchitect

With contractor? We work in Dropbox during design, and created a Dropbox folder shared among the design team, contractor, and clients for construction administration… but found it more effective to email information and documents rather than place them in the shared folder. Small, high end residential firm.

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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. Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Profile of an Architectural Intern – Part 2

Life of an Architect

Brad Oldham, a sculptor and product designer, came to MMA with the concept of populating a series of undulating surfaces with a hexagonal pattern for a Nobu Restaurant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (If you haven’t seen it, check out Bob’s post on the “Voltron” of Models [link] ) This summer Bob and I have been working on a special project.

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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. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. The full liability for the construction falls upon the contractors.

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Three Steps for Marketing Your Architecture Firm

EntreArchitect

Trust us, they don’t really care that you did a study abroad in Europe back in college, or that you won your local AIA chapter’s award for ‘best facade concept’ back in 1999. Think about the contractors, planners, lenders and other people who can help bring you new business. You want potential clients to feel that you put them first.