EntreArchitect

JUNE 22, 2022

This continues until you wonder why you don’t finish the project yourself. Keep them accountable to owning and finishing the job. When I worked with her, Beth was a project manager at a small civil engineering firm. Beth’s goals and the company goals were the same: focus on business development to be a firm owner.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

If its a development project, what is the marketing strategy to sell it? It was a development. Do you have a regular business development process (pipeline) that you use to acquire the leads for the next project? As a development the design fee was “at cost” Is that your preferred fee structure? Vectorworks.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 22, 2012

As Bob states in his post, this is “the most important step” Bob’s post also reminded me of how I finally developed and finished my business plan for Fivecat Studio. It also helped with the development of the rest of my plan. Knowing where I ultimately wanted to end up, helped me develop my plan to get there.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 11, 2017

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. They have access to hundreds or even thousands of materials, fixtures and finishes from which to choose. There is a fine line to walk when presenting selections though.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the firm puts it, “with an astute understanding of architecture, a vibrant and artistically abundant Italian heritage, dotted with influences from the Middle East and harmoniously brought together with passion, Etereo is born.”

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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. We use Trello to keep track of tasks from project inception until the construction is finished. Click here to learn how.

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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

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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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice… 1. Develop your unique skills and abilities. I present a series of statements followed up with a brief explanation.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. There was never a request for white windows from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. There was never a request for white windows from the owner.

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Windows Management Small Firm Firms 52

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

OCTOBER 13, 2015

As small firm residential architects, the most effective and least expensive way to accomplish this process is to start online. Knowing whom you seek to serve, plan a strategy that will introduce your firm to that market. What are the best ways to place your firm in the minds of your potential clients?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2009

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Should we be limiting their stress by limiting their choices? The post Too Many Choices?

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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. Selection of Fixtures and Finishes. While our clients shop, we develop the design.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 8, 2014

For my thoughts on AIA Convention 2014 and my call to action to small firm architects for Convention 2015, please click over to Episode 36 of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast and listen all the way through to the end. Each finalist from the competition was invited to Chicago to present their finished business plans to the jury.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. There was never a request for white windows from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 24, 2014

Instead of recapping the course or giving a final exam, I share with my students a presentation titled Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Advice as You Finish School and Start to Practice. Develop your unique skills and abilities. I present a series of statements followed up with a brief explanation.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

Last week I shared my journey from discovering my passion for entrepreneurism through my development as an intern. With my expertise in surveying existing conditions, I launched a direct mail marketing campaign (though I had no idea that’s what it was called) aimed at local sole proprietors and small firms.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Over a decade ago, The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) developed standards for a healthy studio culture, which architecture schools would be required to meet in order to achieve accreditation. Watch What You Eat. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Adya.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In this former job everyone was so disengaged and there was absolutely no benefit in staying there, in fact that office was toxic for my development. The post Mentoring the Young Architect Will Enrich and Strengthen Our Profession appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

He needed a young starving intern to spend the rest of the summer measuring every unit of a condominium development he recently completed. The floor area calculations were being disputed by new unit owners and the developer hired Barry’s firm to document the exact floor area of each one of the 200+ units. I Hate Decks.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

He needed a young starving intern to spend the rest of the summer measuring every unit of a condominium development he recently completed. The floor area calculations were being disputed by new unit owners and the developer hired Barry’s firm to document the exact floor area of each one of the 200+ units.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Check out what my friend Jes Stafford is doing at Big Time Small Firm. He has built a very active community of support and encouragement for owners of small firms. Need advice on how to develop a proposal for a client in a new market? YouTube is on my list of future channels to develop.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Any project can have a well developed detail or an interesting space. As we develop our projects at Fivecat Studio, we are continuously seeking these opportunities. A few years back I finished our own dining room walls with recessed wood paneling. Don’t let a low budget stop you from creating great architecture.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

One of the requirements of becoming a licensed architect is the intern development program which logs on the job training under certain tasks which is then signed off by a licensed architect. In this former job everyone was so disengaged and there was absolutely no benefit in staying there, in fact that office was toxic for my development.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

From start to finish, the judging process takes about 3 hours of deliberation, polite arguing, and a lot of back-and-forth discussions on a wide array of considerations. Camp Constellation Designer : Steffe Harwood – Chicago, Illinois, USA Bio : I am an Architectural Designer for a developer in Chicago, IL.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

We didn’t keep time sheets; our deadlines were identified by the day, not how many hours we had to finish the work. Sure, there were times when I worked a lot but it was because I felt ownership in the work and wanted it to be the very best product I was capable of creating. Why would I want to leave and go do something else?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 5, 2018

Learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work that you love. Hello, my name is Mark R.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The topics, goals, systems, and resources that Mark has here at EntreArchitect have been an incredible influence on my career development and have also made me realize that what I do is bigger than who I am. Not until after the book was finished did I realize how imperative the impact was.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

I’m going to finish things by looking at a few quotes and allow them to help convey the message of today’s post. “If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm. Develop a strategic plan for your business.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 10, 2013

Following an approval of Schematic Design, we move into Design Development and again we play the game. For selections of fixtures, fittings and finishes, we give them a choice. The post Entrepreneur Architect Academy 010 | Eight Steps to a Happy Client appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Develop a Plan. As architects, we’re good at developing plans. What do you want your project to look like when it’s finished? The post How To Complete an Overwhelming Project appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. So, let’s start with a plan.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 22, 2007

Dick designed the project and I developed it through construction drawings. I specified Sandtone windows months ago during Design Development. Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. There was never a request for white windows from the owner.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2013

Are you making enough to finish each month with a profit? Since that time, we’ve developed a system that works. I often know whether a client is a good fit for my firm from just the few short minutes listening to them on the telephone. Review your business plan developed in Session 002 , specifically your mission.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2018

Well, you can learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects right now at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure, spend less time on accounting, more time doing the work that you love. Right, right.

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