EntreArchitect

MAY 16, 2017

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. In this post, I am sharing 6 tools that I have chosen and currently use to automate my own small firm. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm. ScheduleOnce for coordinating my calendar.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Around the same time, I was running a residential architecture firm in full “survivor mode” and growing this blog in the early days of its rebirth as a platform dedicated to inspiring small firm architects to build better businesses. News media is no longer intended to inform. Its purpose today is to incite.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2018

What was the construction cost for the project presented? We are a husband and wife design firm (architect husband, interiors wife). We also collaborated with my sister, who runs Edited, a lifestyles company that consists of home decor / design, fine paper goods, and event planning. Percentage of cost. If not, what is?

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 16, 2013

As early research commenced by the AIA to collect data and learn what sole proprietors and small firm architects were thinking and feeling, the organization reached out to our tribe. I am proud that much of the information gathered through Entrepreneur Architect has helped to shape the current AIA National Repositioning initiative.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2018

Not just as a way to get people to the property, but also to allow our followers an opportunity to see our work in person and meet with us in an informal, party setting. This is not something that happens often in private residential architecture and is always a fantastic event. What was the construction cost for the project presented?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 5, 2017

With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Provide information on pricing and process. Invite readers to exclusive events.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2021

The events that took place mid-2020 made all of us at CO acknowledge that we could no longer ignore that racism exists, leading the firm to make a commitment to deal with social injustice by establishing a CO Justice + Equity + Diversity + Inclusion (JEDI) Task Force. Educate, inform, and discuss. Justice + Equity.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

If you haven’t yet prepared your Life Plan, I invite you to follow the steps presented and document your dreams, visions and goals. How can I make Entrepreneur Architect even more valuable for the sole proprietor and small firm architect? Live Events. Another goal for 2014 is to develop a series of live events.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2014

With more than 3,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Provide information on pricing and process. Invite readers to exclusive events.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 17, 2018

An architect is an individual who can co-ordinate, organize and integrate information – a person that make words into an image – and knows how to translate an image into a physical reality. In this way people can make more informed decisions on whether they wish to choose the places they intend to rent. Architects as writers.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 21, 2016

With more than 5,000 subscribers, I have built a strong community of like-minded small firm architects who look forward to my letter and respond in kind with thoughtful communication. Provide tips and information about your specialty. Provide information on pricing and process. Invite readers to exclusive events.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

We decided to submit our proposal for an event called “Planning a Practice”, which would bring together an Architect, attorney, finance, and branding/strategic marketer to teach young architects the fundamental skills for starting their own practice. Finally, the day of the event came and we had about 30 participants for this local event.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2014

The panel was scheduled for the event’s first of four General Sessions. Flying to Chicago on January 2nd would have me missing the entire event. The clock was ticking, but as we approached the hotel it appeared that I would make it to the event with no time to spare. Well… that was not going to work. Have no fear.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

A few conversations later and the committee were on our way to inviting Mark to come speak at the event. Be Present. As the intro to one of the first external podcasts I chose to follow, the words “Be Present” were mentioned. Be Present. And they weren’t just referenced.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 12, 2016

Firstly, this will provide a level of ‘Analysis’ – Indeed, it might also identify other areas of the Studio, where adjustments or improvements can be made; or will have to be made – And, just like any Project Brief it should be ‘Developed and Adapted’ as circumstances change, and further opportunities present themselves. Identify Need.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

I was on the Board of Directors for the Dallas AIA, Chairman of the Digital Communications Committee for the Texas Society of Architects, on the Advisory Board for 3 magazines, took part of 3 design award juries, and gave 10 presentations at various AIA component events throughout Texas, Florida, Minnesota, and California.

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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. In order to take advantage of those opportunities when they present themselves, you need to look like your supposed to be in the room.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

In no particular order … I present the 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition Finalists!! CloudHouse Designer : Valeria Pestereva – Russia Bio : Not Provided (Valeria – if you will email me some information, I will come back in here and update this post). All in all, it’s pretty exciting.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2016

We all have to give extra effort at times; but now it is becoming a ‘Regular Weekly Event!’ However, in other locations, ‘Informal Casual Employment’ is still the norm. Next week, we will present Part 2: Recruitment Specifics and will deal with the ‘Mechanics’ of the Recruitment Process. PART 1: Recruitment Options.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s time to take your place among the world’s best firms! One of the most highly anticipated AEC events of 2022 is here: The 10th Annual A+Awards is accepting entries, with a Final Entry Deadline of January 28th this year. There are 18 Firm Categories to enter, based on Firm Type, Specialization and Firm location.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 29, 2017

With that information, develop a profile of your “ideal” client. What questions will you ask to explore the prospect’s need and hone in on the underlying reasons or events that precipitated the need? You rush to make presentations. Many architects are too eager to make presentations.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

She presented on this month’s theme, Business Development. With that information, develop a profile of your “ideal” client. What questions will you ask to explore the prospect’s need and hone in on the underlying reasons or events that precipitated the need? You rush to make presentations.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 29, 2018

If you don’t know how, 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. It’s simple to do. Hello, my name is Mark R.

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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. From cold calling, to local networking events, expensive conferences, and more expensive sponsorships, where do you start? But they can also present huge challenges and problems for your firm.

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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. From cold calling, to local networking events, expensive conferences, and more expensive sponsorships, where do you start? And they can see other information you’ve shared.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

In 2010, I was recognized for my efforts and was presented with the AIA Dallas Young Architect of the Year. For our upcoming conference in January of 2014, we have Rand Elliot, Marlon Blackwell, Victor Trahan and Victor Legoretta presenting to us. Yes, even at 42 years old, I was considered a “young” architect.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. But it DOES take real skill and thought to present your own argument, point of view etc calmly and rationally. I’m going to say “yes” on that one. Anyone can yell, scream, jump up and down. And that almost always works.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 24, 2017

Everything I have learned about succeeding in business as a small firm architect has come to me in two ways; either through trial and error (with lots and lots of error) or through the many dozens of business and “self-help” books that I’ve read over my many years as an architect. by Seth Godin. by Marty Neumeier.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

Starting from Site Appraisal and the Brief, architects and designers will work together on appropriating information into something more understandable to all, which translates to pie charts, mapping, options of massing models on a site, shadow/solar irradiation studies, views and so on. ” Your is a possessive word.

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