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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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a small firm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. At my second job, I taught myself Photoshop afterhours and on my lunch break. I should point out that I wasn’t told to work more hours, I just did.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 31, 2016

The EntreArchitect LinkedIn Group was the first social platform I launched for other small firm architects. Facebook for me used to be all about fun with family and friends, but today I use Facebook to spread the word about my architecture firm, Fivecat Studio and my mission at EntreArchitect. Productivity. Google Apps.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

A Christmas ornament seemed Christmas-y enough so I sketched it up, took a picture of it with my phone, brought it into Photoshop where I added some color, and then *BOOM* … the graphic was created. I thought about making some bacon for breakfast but … wah-waaa. okay, maybe that was a bit more fanfare than it deserved…).

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Archmark

MAY 13, 2022

And these types of statements have become so pervasive, that architects have come under threat , as an industry, especially small firms. You can give this document to your photographer, or follow the instructions to create a good LinkedIn profile photo yourself. It’s easy to blame the clients for these statements.

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Archmark

MAY 31, 2020

And these types of statements have become so pervasive, that architects have come under threat , as an industry, especially small firms. You can give this document to your photographer, or follow the instructions to create a good LinkedIn profile photo yourself. It’s easy to blame the clients for these statements.

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