Life of an Architect

JANUARY 31, 2016

When architects are in school, they build a lot of models during their coursework. I don’t have an actual count but I bet that over the 6 years I spent in school that I built a few hundred models. That’s what architecture students did, they built models. Cardboard, chipboard, foam core, museum board, basswood … you name it, I’m pretty sure I used it to build a model.

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Building Architecture Client Clients 81

A Detroit Architect's Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Part 12 of 13 in our journey from Timbuktu to Kalamazoo (Connecting Landmarks in Michigan and African History) Palace of the Lost City Centuries before tall ships were ever dreamed about and long before the dawn of a western civilization, nomadic people from northern Africa set out to seek a new world. Eventually they found a land of peace and plenty in a secluded valley, shaped by an ancient volcanic crater.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Welcome to February. All this month at EntreArchitect, we’ll be focusing on Business Development. Listen to the podcast , subscribe to the newsletter and return back here to the blog each week for more information on how to generate more sales for your small firm by creating long-term value from your clients, markets, and relationships. This week we’re starting from scratch.

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Development Developer Architect Firms 52

Dennis Kowal Architects

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

All the Comforts of Home – a new Skilled Nursing Facility. New premium rooms at the Eastern Star Skilled Nursing Facility are designed with a home-like interior. Deep sills for plants and gifts, valances for drapes and blinds, and super-insulated walls for comfort provide a cozy environment for residents. . “We want beautiful new rooms for our patients.

Home 52

Home Masterplanning Estimating Zoning 52

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