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. In order to get exposure as a modern residential architect in the Hudson Valley, we started designing and building homes for our development.

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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 contractor? We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

This is not something that happens often in private residential architecture and is always a fantastic event. We were 50/50 equity partners in the project with the General Contractor. What was the construction cost for the project presented? With contractor? Describe the construction team for this project.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

JHF Construction (GC), H&H Engineering (Structural), edited (furniture, art, staging). Firm Address. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). With contractor? Throughout construction? ALLEN ARCHITECTURE LLC.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

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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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. BD&E Engineering, Home As Art, Mangrum Construction. Firm Address. What was the construction cost for the project presented?

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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

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. Forget about profit.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Public Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Residential Interiors (<3000 sq ft). Featured Firm: Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM). Xiaoyunlu 8, MAHA Residential Park by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) , Beijing, China | Public Vote Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Private Garden. Featured Firm: John Grable Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 2, 2022

The first AIA Contract Documents (ACD) of their kind, ACD’s new Custom Residential Documents streamline the contractual process for architects by tailoring them for the distinctive requirements of the custom residential construction market. Residential Specific Changes to the A110 and B110. Coordination of Documents.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment.

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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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

1 – Starting at the academic level, the architecture schools’ curriculum of the 21st century need to include collaboration with contractors, developers and business owners. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms. No exceptions. LEED AP BD+C.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2013

Ken leads the team developing AIA Contract Documents; the most respected collection of agreements for the construction industry. There are many options for agreements, but Ken and his team are working hard to keep our firms protected and our projects running smoothly with tools and resources from the AIA. – Mark.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Construction Services. Forget about profit. We deserve to earn more.

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

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Stay tuned for some very exciting news!).

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. My First Assignment.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

This project will be constructed using SIP’s (Structurally Insulated Panels), we are using a post tension structural slab, the owner will be extremely active in the construction process, and we are targeting a total construction cost somewhere in the $200 per square foot range. Could be pretty interesting. im from india.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 3, 2010

The Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) has updated their recent position paper addressed to state governing bodies and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). As a small business owner, my top concerns are over-regulation and over-taxation. Credibility is earned, not granted by the state or a professional organization.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

My favorite blog post for 2016 is: Being an Architect is Hell – My New House Being a residential architect is normally awesome … but not when you buy a new house. Sometimes I think I missed my calling as a contractor. I have never worked construction and it is one of the biggest regrets I have from my formative years.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 17, 2013

Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Several small firms I know, mostly serving the residential market, are taking the risk of practicing without coverage. Fivecat Studio would have been history.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. I practice residential architecture because I enjoy working with families. Musician in my spare time, and secretly wish I was doing modern residential (…or not so secretly).

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Portland Architecture

JUNE 13, 2023

For me, like many, Gradient provided an introduction to the work Linden, Brown, which is the latest in a succession of award-winning local small firms founded by architects formerly with Portland’s Allied Works (including Waechter Architecture, Lever Architecture, and Beebe Skidmore). Gradient in that way is both unique and a template.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

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. The contractor wanted the issue resolved immediately. Kisco, New York. I was scared.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 15, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course Profit for Small Firm Architects today at entrearchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and this is the podcast dedicated to a successful life as a small firm entrepreneur architect. What is it that we sell as small firm architects? Mark: 00:21. Mark: 00:38. Mark: 01:14.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. LePage and you are listening to EntreArchitect podcast where I speak with inspiring, passionate people who share their knowledge and expertise all to help you build a better busines as a small firm entrepreneur architect.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

Sanders, AIA a residential architect based in Capistrano Beach, California. David has generously shared his own system for preparing the ultimate set of construction documents. You may learn more about David and his firm at his website. It’s categorized in the simple six-digit CSI (Construction Specification Institute) format.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

7:15am Every Tuesday morning I have an 8:00 construction meeting at the KHouse Modern job site. Rarely does our office take on a project where the clients want to cut out the construction administration portion of our jobs. okay, maybe that was a bit more fanfare than it deserved…).

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

They send a family off to a wonderland vacation and in seven days, a team of contractors and designers overhaul and completely transform a modest house into a dream home. It’s one of the biggest challenges we small firm architects face each day. I am living through a construction project as I write this post. Parthenon1.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

I take a great deal of pride in how my drawings look and this it isn’t just me patting myself on the back, this is due to the feedback I have received from contractors and clients on how easy my drawings are to read and to navigate. Between exterior and interior walls, 2×4 and 2×6 frame construction, they add up pretty quick.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. Start Transcript.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

This is the project that I will be featuring as we go through the design, construction document, and construction process. One of the things we are trying to incorporate into our drawings at this stage are lots of little details to address coordination items that normally show up during construction administration.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. As a small firm entrepreneur architect, this is Episode 229 and this week I’m speaking with an architect, writer, podcaster, and so much more. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses.

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