EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 27, 2014

When you finish posting your answers, please share a link with 2 of your architect friends. The post 5 Questions… appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. What is your greatest ambition (within or outside the profession)? Photo Credit: Shutterstock / KieferPix .

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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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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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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. You take the bait and help out and kick it back to the person. They hit another wall, and you help again.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the firm puts it, “with an astute understanding of architecture, a vibrant and artistically abundant Italian heritage, dotted with influences from the Middle East and harmoniously brought together with passion, Etereo is born.”

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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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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. So then they produce lots of graphs to show the changing needs, and of course, the moment we finished Lloyd's there's London's big economic crisis. I went to teach in the States, in LA and at Yale.

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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. I hope this list provides you with an opportunity to think back to your time finishing school and embarking on your career.

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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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Architizer

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

How have your clients responded to the finished project? It is extremely important for a small firm – studio – to receive such an Award. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why? No, not at all. © Christiana Karagiorgi Architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Most sole practitioners and small firms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Selection of Fixtures and Finishes. Offering multiple ways for this process to occur keeps each client happy and allows for the firm to be properly compensated for the additional work required to perform the task.

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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. Michael essentially bought my ticket for me, enthusiastically inviting me to return the next summer.

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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. Panic pushed massive amounts of adrenaline through my brain. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / PavelShynkarou.

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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. Where are you doing it? Let yourself go. Let your pencil flow. Set no limits and dream big.

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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. Panic pushed massive amounts of adrenaline through my brain. What was I thinking!

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2009

When performing our Design Development phase with clients, we typically assist them in selecting all their finishes, plumbing fixtures and lighting. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Then, with thorough knowledge of their taste, we offer a limited number of items from which they select.

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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. Projects have a start and a finish. Let’s help it grow. What is it that you want to accomplish?

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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. “Nice guys” finish first. The post 21 Rules of Online Marketing for Residential Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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

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. I hope this list provides you with an opportunity to think back to your time finishing school and embarking on your career.

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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. Meetinghouse lead to many new projects and an early rebranding of the firm. Albert lived with us for many years.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Most sole proprietors and small firms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. Selection of Fixtures and Finishes. Offering multiple ways for this process to occur keeps each client happy and allows for the firm to be properly compensated for the additional work required to perform the task.

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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. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Let your voice be heard in the comments below. AIA is listening.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The post Mentoring the Young Architect Will Enrich and Strengthen Our Profession appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Each time I asked for help, I was made to feel stupid for asking, so I stopped asking. Check him out at YoungArchitect.com.

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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. The post White Windows [Archive] appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Panic pushed massive amounts of adrenaline through my brain.

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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. I have also experimented with “private boards” to share and organize fixture and finish selections for clients.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 28, 2020

I’ll finish by suggesting you check your current marketing automations. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Do you have some timely content on helping clients in a particular niche navigate these troubling times? Drive traffic to that content and generate some Tier II leads to reach out to.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Caffeine is still being processed in our bodies 6 to 8 hours after we finish that hot cup of afternoon coffee. The post 5 Steps to Unleash the Significant Power of Sleep appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Any of these activities will signal to your brain that its time to get sleepy.

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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. Once the model is finished I’ll come back on here and add the final product to the end of this post.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 24, 2007

When you’re finished with that, be sure to check out their Church of the Customer blog. The post Customer Evangelists appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

We didn’t keep time sheets; our deadlines were identified by the day, not how many hours we had to finish the work. Sure, there were times when I worked a lot but it was because I felt ownership in the work and wanted it to be the very best product I was capable of creating. Why would I want to leave and go do something else?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 13, 2016

I wrote about ten business plans, before I finished one. The post Developing Your Life Plan for Success as an Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. When you meet your set specifics, you will have accomplished that goal and it will be time to set more goals in that area of your life.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Henry finished up the details and, with help from his Pata, he painted his skiff a beautiful medium blue. The post Lessons Learned from a Boy and His Boat appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. At the river, the true importance of the project became apparent. Three generations.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

A few years back I finished our own dining room walls with recessed wood paneling. The post How To Have Your Architecture Published appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Assemble a collection of your best works and publish your own monograph to share with prospects and clients.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The post Mentoring is an Integral Part of the Profession appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Each time I asked for help, I was made felt stupid for asking, so I stopped asking.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2013

Even more importantly though, I learned that small choices lead to big progress. When I finished the task of measuring every space, Barry, impressed by my attention to detail and determination, asked me to stay on and take the full-time position of intern with his firm. I will tell you how we did it.

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