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New Scottish galleries at the National, Edinburgh

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Reimagined displays of drawings and sketches will celebrate artists such as Glasgow Style pioneer Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and Alloa-born David Allan, whose depictions of ‘Edinburgh Characters’ will allow visitors to get up close to street life in the Scottish capital in the late eighteenth century. Family Trails for children under 5.

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Almost 40 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm

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Pull out a large sheet of paper and begin sketching out a strategic plan for how your business will be managed and grow. As she began talking about some of the essential skills that architects need to have for their contract documents, I found myself taking so many notes and knew that she would be perfect for this presentation.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

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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10 Ways An Architect Can Make More Money

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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. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services.

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How to Make More Money as a Small Firm Architect

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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. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services.

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10 Ways Architects Can Make More Money

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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. As an Advisor, the contracts are direct between the owner and contractor. As a Constructor, the owner contracts directly with the architect for construction services.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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While her industry accolades include Contract Magazine’s 2017 Designer of the Year, Suzette believes that life beyond the design industry, especially motherhood, has transformed her career. Left: ARE Sketches Volume I; right: Lora Teagarden. Suzette strives to mentor and inspire other women to pursue a career in the A&D industry.