EntreArchitect
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Jonathan Segal : Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. Since 1990, he has designed, financed and built almost two dozen buildings. No clients. No partners. From the article: Last year, he sold 141 apartments, in five separate developments, to a group of investors.
EntreArchitect
DECEMBER 5, 2007
About Soloso : The AIA beta launched Soloso in May 2007 as a centralized knowledge and content acquisition experience. The site is more than a series of linked Web pages it is a research tool that, over time, will become a premiere resource for information about architecture and the profession. Soloso will house member content, AIA contributed content, and third party content.
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EntreArchitect
NOVEMBER 23, 2007
Annmarie’s brother James moved from New York to Charlotte, NC about a decade ago. Since then he has built his company from a dump truck and some labor to one of the top custom masonry contracting companies south of the Mason-Dixon Line. This month’s Southern Accents magazine features the Homestead Preserve in Hot Springs, Virginia. Icon Custom Masonry is responsible for all the stone veneer, all the chimneys, all the flat work (pavers, patios, etc.) and all the fireplaces found at th
EntreArchitect
NOVEMBER 16, 2007
Hattie Bryant of Small Business School has launched a new blog. “Hattie Bryant and her husband Bruce Camber are the most successful independent producers in the history of PBS. They have created more programs and have been on more PBS stations than any other independent producers. Each episode of their show, Small Business School, is a case study of a successful small business owner.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
EntreArchitect
MAY 24, 2007
From AIA National: Full Spectrum Practice: AIA CRAN Symposium. October 19–21, 2007. Hotel Allegro. Chicago. Conference Information. Online Registration. Registration Form (PDF). The AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) is hosting a national one-day symposium, titled Full Spectrum Practice, at the Hotel Allegro in Chicago. The symposium will focus on the essential techniques of business planning and marketing for custom residential design firms.
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EntreArchitect
MAY 21, 2007
Being a dad of two young boys, Sunday mornings are never available for watching TV. Pre-kids, one of my favorite programs was Small Business School on PBS. It currently airs in the New York City region on NJN, Sunday mornings at 7. Lucky for me though, I can still get my weekly fix online at www.smallbusinessschool.org. They have thousands of videos available for download, all free of charge.
EntreArchitect
MAY 18, 2007
Thinking about a move to the Charlotte area? Both my brothers moved from New Jersey to the Lake Norman area about 10 years ago. Scott is deeply entrenched in the NASCAR world and Craig is a successful residential real estate broker. Coincidentally, Annmarie’s brothers dropped everything here to make the same move just a few years earlier than my brothers.
EntreArchitect
MAY 9, 2007
One more juicy The Dip tidbit from Seth Godin. ChangeThis Manifesto: Pushing Past the Dip: How to Become the Best in the World. The post Pushing Past the Dip appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect
MAY 8, 2007
Tonight I met with my Academy group. We were discussing how pushing though the tough stuff of business will ultimately lead to success. Every business reaches a tipping point when things start to click. The systems are in place. The people are in place. Your market know who you are and what you do. And it all starts to work. But before that point, its pure hell!
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EntreArchitect
MAY 4, 2007
Looking for some press coverage? Writing a good press release and including quality photography will help get you published. Here are a few ideas for your next press release: Announce a new commission. Announce new employees. Announce your firm’s work with local charities. Announce your firm’s awards. Announce an event or seminar. Editors avoid self promotional pieces, so make sure your release is considered news.
EntreArchitect
MAY 4, 2007
Besides creating wonderful residential architecture, marketing our firm well and encouraging our clients to spread the word about Fivecat Studio , I believe a major part of our success is “likeability” Clients expect architects to design well. They expect us to provide a quality service at a reasonable cost. It is actually rather difficult to distinguish your firm from others.
EntreArchitect
MAY 1, 2007
I received my copy of Residential Architect magazine today (in my opinion, the best of all the trade journals). This month’s Practice column, by Cheryl Weber (another one of my favorites), is about savvy architects investing long-term by owning their buildings. The advantages of owning real estate are plentiful. Here are five reasons to start your search today: Paying yourself rent feels much better than paying a grumpy landlord.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 19, 2007
I enjoyed participating as a panelist today, discussing How Businesses Can Use “New Media” to Grow. The event was coordinated by the Westchester County Association. Nancy Shenker, founder and President of The ON Switch , did a superb job as moderator. My fellow panelists, both much more knowledgeable of the subject than I, were Lena West, founder and CEO of xynoMedia and Howard Greenstein , co-founder of Social Media Club.
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 16, 2007
Considering a change in CAD software? Autodesk is not the only game in town. Here’s a list of the top CAD programs for architects (in alphabetical order): Archicad 10 by Graphisoft. AutoCAD Architecture by Autodesk. AutoCAD LT 2008 by Autodesk. Chief Architect 10 by Chief Architect, Inc. DataCAD by DataCAD LLC. DigiCad 3D by Interstudio. Domus.Cad 14 by Interstudio.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 14, 2007
This past Wednesday evening, the AIAWMH Practice Management Committee discussed websites and their relevance to architects. As I have posted before and have been preaching for years, I think being online is critical to business success. My belief is that if you’re not online, you don’t exist. I presented my ideas to the committee, visited my firm’s website and showed them some of the other work I’ve done on the web.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 15, 2007
I was invited to be on Dr. Marsha Gordon ‘s WVOX radio show, Monday (tomorrow) at 2PM. You may listen online by clicking the “Listen Live” button on the upper left corner of the WVOX website. We’ll be discussing Westchester Community College’s Academy of Entrepreneurial Excellence. The post WVOX Radio appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 10, 2007
The International Code Council (ICC) is raising prices on May 1. If you’re in the market for new code books or a CD-ROM, you may want to make your move now. Buy now from the ICC here. See the adjusted May 1 rates here. The post Code Costs Climbing appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 7, 2007
Over at Brand Autopsy, John Moore has a preview of the new book, The Road to Organic Growth by Edward Hess. From Hess’ book: “Growth achieved through a commitment to customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and core profitability—organic growth—is a smart long-term strategy for any company. Organic growth represents the underlying strength and vitality of the core business.”.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 6, 2007
I am not the only one who thinks the Apple store on Fifth Avenue is a great example of business success meets remarkable architecture. This past summer it was awarded with the BusinessWeek / Architectural Record Award. According to a BW/AR jury member, “it’s mesmerizing as you approach and descend into a beautiful glass bubble — an extremely popular retail space with very high sales per square foot.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 6, 2007
As a follow up to my post earlier week on the importance of architects being online, Architectural Record online has an interesting article on what to consider when designing your firm’s website. The post Designing Your Firm’s Website appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 1, 2007
Apple.com has a profile of Thomas A. Heinz, AIA , the architect commissioned to reverse-engineer and complete a Frank Lloyd Wright house being built on Petra Island at Lake Mahopac, New York. The article is mainly focused on Heinz’s use of Archicad and Apple computers. It describes the process he used to develop the design and communicate his ideas to the crew executing the construction.
Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director
Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 2, 2007
Beyond Your Website… How Businesses Can Use “New Media” to Grow. Blogs, YouTube, Social Networks – Hype, Fad or Real Business Drivers? April 19th at Sam’s of Gedney Way in White Plains, New York. I will be a panelist discussing how our firm benefits from my work on the Internet. I hope to see you there. Click here to register.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 31, 2007
When I launched our firm’s website back in 1999, there were few architects online. We started Fivecat Studio with no clients and no cash. A few friends commissioned us to design small residential, retail and restaurant projects. We photographed them, launched Fivecat.com and the rest is history. From those early projects to this day, the majority of our leads have been generated by our website.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 30, 2007
If you have not been to the new Apple store on Fifth Avenue , do it soon. In a city where everything is big and loud, the Apple store stands out by being small and quiet. It is simply genius. When you are there, take a good look at Apple as a business. The Apple brand is all about design. From the glass cube above the plaza, to the structural glass stair (patent pending by Apple) leading down to the simple, clear layout of the store below.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 29, 2007
Traditionally, architects have found clients through word of mouth (WOM). Wouldn’t it be great if we could learn how to improve our chances of being talked about? The Word of Mouth Basic Training (WOMBAT) blog has an interesting post today about Gary Stein of Ammo Marketing and his take on Taking Awareness to the Next Level. Your prospects may know your firm exists, but they may not contact you until their friend says, “Hey… I heard about this great architect.” Gary gives
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