EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Finishes and fixtures by our interior designer Sarah, overseen by my partner (and wife) Lise de Vito. We did all the interior finishes and fixtures and Lise did the landscape. Photography Credit. Bruce Damonte. Photographer Instagram Account. brucedamonte. What was the marketing strategy behind acquiring this project? Vectorworks.

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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

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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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. Project Name.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Etereo Design is both a singular studio with a unique output and a cosmopolitan firm of the 21st century, which is to say it draws strength from the intersection of cultures. Archermit’s core concept is to create new multidimensional spatial experiences.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

My closest partner, John Young, became a taxi driver and Renzo set up a small firm in France and had a tiny bit of work. Of course, it was the most famous insurance firm in the world, so there was a very cutting edge element within that. The building proved just as divisive as its forerunner in Paris.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I lived in a loft bedroom that my dad and I finished in the attic together when I was 11. The “gallery” were the walls of the closet housing the pull-down attic stairs which were only used when we needed to access the attic with anything larger than would fit up the small hatch and ladder that was my daily entrance. Stay tuned.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

How have your clients responded to the finished project? How do you believe this project represents you or your firm as a whole? It has made the firm well known locally. In an era of crises and economical and ethical downfall, the project stands out as a necessity in terms of design and function. No, not at all.

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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

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. The Architectural world is way too small. I present a series of statements followed up with a brief explanation.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 7, 2013

They’ve been dreaming of their finished project for months, with a specific scope of work and hopes for unique custom features. You have a happy client with a finished project. The post The Inevitable Priority Shift appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. You get paid in full, and 3.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 20, 2017

Running a successful architecture firm is very much like raising kids. Before you can finish, you must first begin. Starting is actually the single hardest part of launching a firm. The post 5 Secrets To My Success as an Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 29, 2015

The blog is one of the most effective tools a small firm architect can use to foster community. Small firm architects are busy people. Committing the day before allows me to develop the idea in my mind as I complete my many other responsibilities as the owner of a small firm architecture studio. Don’t stop.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. The post White Windows appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. I worked very closely with the senior partner at the time, Dick Kaeyer. Use the words, “I am sorry”.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Selection of Fixtures and Finishes. To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 3, 2018

Dick and I selected a neutral earth-tone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. <br>Four Lessons in Telling the Truth appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. I worked very closely with the senior partner at the time, Dick Kaeyer.

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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. I’ve written this because I have the good fortune to work for a guy named Bob that you all know and love. So, I’m a college intern.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 27, 2017

As a small firm entrepreneur architect working from home, it’s easy for me to roll down the stairs to my studio each day, sit down in my soft office chair and get to work, tapping the keyboard from morning to night. We keep that goal locked away because if we let it out, we may need to care for it and help it grow. Let’s let it out.

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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. Your finished business plan is waiting. I had a blast! For one, it’s lots of fun to dream big… with no limits. Give it a try.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

EntreArchitect.com/freecourse , download it right now, we’ll teach you how to build a thriving, profitable small business for your architecture firm. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. Go do it now.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 23, 2010

I started at least a dozen business plans for Fivecat Studio , before I finally finished one. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. The task is overwhelming. Executive Statement? Financial Reports? Fun stuff… The trick? Keep it fun, follow your passion and start with one simple page.

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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. Understanding the specific market you choose to serve is the first step in successfully marketing your firm, online or off. “Nice guys” finish first. Define your target market.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 21, 2013

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. We had started our own architecture firm. If you missed it, I recommend you read Part 1 before proceeding with Part 2 below.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 1, 2014

Doors, windows, room finish, equipment, plumbing fixtures, appliances, electrical devices and lighting are always scheduled. Send him an email and say thanks for sharing such valuable information. Many of us here at Entrepreneur Architect have taken the excellent advice of our host and begun to strengthen our marketing plans.

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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. The Architectural world is way too small. I present a series of statements followed up with a brief explanation.

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Architecture Education Firms Sustainability 40

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It’s not too often that these projects stop evolving at the end of the construction document phase – and being around to make sure that the contractor has the answers they needs – when they need them – and we can make sure that the design vision is able to be carried through into the finished project.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

You have a business to run, a field report to finish, deadlines, a family, some hobbies, and your phone is about to ring… so you need to pick up. If you have questions about “the cloud”, backups, apps or software for architects in general, I invite you to contact him directly at peter@archisnapper.com. Get Your Head in the Cloud.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Selection of Fixtures and Finishes. To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions.

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

During college I worked for a firm for only 6 months, before I threw up my hands and quit. This firm never made it onto my resume or portfolio even though I did some great drawings there. My intention in writing this article is to raise awareness of the importance of being good mentors with the junior staff in your office.

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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. It is difficult to turn a ship as massive as the AIA. It takes foresight, planning, commitment and continuity. I want you to be there too.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Running a successful architecture firm is very much like raising kids. As prepared as you think you might be, running an architecture firm is much harder than you ever imagined. Before you can finish, you must first begin. Starting is actually the single hardest part of launching a firm. Dreams really do come true.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 20, 2014

Dick and I selected a neutral earthtone color scheme and I thought the deep tan color of the Sandtone finish would look great. Today I am sharing an article from the early days of Entrepreneur Architect. Originally posted on February 22, 2007, it was the seventh entry on the site and was the first full length article shared.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Time consuming tasks such as producing finish and hardware schedules, managing submissions, disseminating bidding information, and managing construction contracts have all become dramatically more efficient. The post Michael Gallin: Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 5, 2015

Rather than sitting back and waiting for things to return to their regular hectic pace, this predicable period of peace is a great time to “sharpen the saw” It’s a great time to review our systems, evaluate their effectiveness and develop new systems to keep our firm running efficiently and effectively. Move to the Cloud.

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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. Of all the channels I visit on a daily basis, Twitter is the place where I have made the most valuable connections and made the most friends.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 9, 2018

I’d like to think I am one of those rare unicorns that sketches during both design and construction … maybe it’s more of a small-firm type thing where I am required to work on my projects from beginning to end. This was the case last week when it was time to work on the roof assembly.

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