EntreArchitect

APRIL 10, 2018

Almost 40 tips for Starting an Architecture Firm. After obtaining my license as an Architect in New York, I brainstormed several long term goals and decided to start a personal blog, develop design projects, and learn everything that I could about starting an architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Luckily, the “code police” cannot go back in time to penalize me as the project architect. I designed it to have a fireman’s pole too, but that was “value engineered” out of the project by my mom. Do you use hand drawing to market your firm? I loved that room. Please share your thoughts below in the comments.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 30, 2018

My firm does it differently than the rest. Before we design, before we sketch our first line, we perform a process of information gathering that involves a questionnaire, photo collecting and a collaborative programming meeting. We are expected to know the codes and technical details required to construct safe and healthy buildings.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

11 Steps To Better Project Management Systems for Architects. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. The success of each project sits squarely in our hands. If managed poorly, a single project may set our progress back years. Create systems for success.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past Friday, December 12th was the second anniversary of relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as a resource to inspire small firm architects to build better businesses. Throughout the past 24 months, I have shared most everything I know about running a small firm architecture studio. I have held nothing back.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

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. Which business development strategies can we use when seeking that very first project?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 26, 2017

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

He is a senior project architect in the Virginia office of Niles Bolton Associates, designing multifamily and mixed-use projects, and developing a team of recent graduates. Running a small firm requires you to play many different roles. Even if she drew what I sketched, my colleague would have no understanding of it.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 6, 2017

The work involved in setting up your design firm can be overwhelming and 99% of it was never taught to you in school. How to Build and Maintain a Strong Client Base for Your A/E Firm by PSMJ – Several years ago I met PSMJ founder Frank Stasiowski at an AIA conference after he gave a presentation. Now start on the right foot.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2021

Every potential client who architects serve under 40 has created a software derived sketch. Much of his work is dedicated to pro bono or at-cost work for not-for-profits, totaling over 75 projects for over 30 organizations over the last 30 years. Houzz is accessible through everyone’s browser, as is Zillow, Pinterest and Google Earth.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 20, 2018

We struggled to launch our firms, often without the education or a firm knowledge of the basic fundamentals of business. If we were employed by a larger firm, we would never have the flexibility or the freedom that we so cherish. Something small. Post each new lesson learned in a journal or a sketch book.

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Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Crafting a well-defined business strategy is crucial for the success of any business, architecture firms included, but according to the most recent AIA Business Survey Report in 2022, only 26% of small firms, 40% of medium-sized firms, and 71% of large firms have one written down. So, where do you start?

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2013

“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? How do I get that first solo project?” I’ve shared articles on how much it may cost to start your own firm and how Annmarie and I launched Fivecat Studio with no clients and very little money. Starting a firm from scratch is not easy.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 16, 2012

To successfully complete a project, an architect is responsible for making thousands of critical decisions. To complete the development of a standard residential additions and alterations project, it takes several months of focus and dedication. Every business, including architecture firms (yes, its true!), must earn a profit.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Every October, my lovely wife and architect business partner, Annmarie McCarthy, starts sketching out the Fivecat Christmas greeting card. Financially, 2012 has been the absolute worst year in the history of Fivecat Studio … but because of the crisis, we shifted gears, restructured the firm and became more efficient at what we do.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 10, 2016

The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, groupies, and last-minute trips to Vegas. I thought I would put together some basics tips and strategies that might help you find the perfect firm for you. What’s the Right Size Firm for You?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2007

That something is “how we do it” My firm does it differently than the rest. Before we design, before we sketch our first line, we perform a process of information gathering that involves a questionnaire, photo collecting and a collaborative programming meeting. One example is our pre-design process.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

This turned into a personal project similar to Mark’s 12/12/12 project and created the 21^3. 21 journal entries per month whether it be writing or sketching. I will share that I have not stuck to this exact project as I may have liked to but I know it was produced for & by me. Physical health. 21 pushups per day.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 26, 2018

You are listening to EntreArchitect podcast, so that makes you a member of our dedicated community of small firm architects. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. Gusto is making payroll benefits and HR easy for small businesses. Start Transcript.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 24, 2013

For the past twelve weeks, we’ve explored every element required for a successful architecture firm. We started with your Personal Productivity and we’ll wrap it up here with Project Management. One of the most important of all the tasks we perform as architects is Project Management. Listen carefully.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

6:45am I had to sketch out a quick graphic image for my annual “ What to Get an Architect for Christmas ” post. A Christmas ornament seemed Christmas-y enough so I sketched it up, took a picture of it with my phone, brought it into Photoshop where I added some color, and then *BOOM* … the graphic was created.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 13, 2015

Let’s take the example of Basecamp , a very generic online project management software, also suitable for architects to follow up your construction projects with your staff, share information, data, to-do’s, documents and so much more. For a small architectural firm, Basecamp will cost you $20/month. Pricing models.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2021

It leads to clients having significantly more trust in architects who have already designed and built many successful projects, demonstrating that they have extensive experience. If they have already taken on many projects from the beginning to the end, they can do it again. Importance of Experience.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2014

Design an amazing project and your massive talent will have new prospects knocking your door down. My prospects, when shopping for architectural services, expect that their project will be designed exceptionally well when hiring an architect. A client’s expectation may lead to a dream project or be your worst nightmare.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Steve is the creator of ArchiOffice ® the leading office, project management and time tracking software used in more than 1,000 small and mid-sized architectural firms. Financial Management for the Small Architectural Firm: Putting it into Practice. Project Management. Accounting. First, the obvious stuff.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 25, 2017

I went to several meetings, wrote a lesson plan for the 2-week class, came up with the projects and material lists, and executed. Isn’t project based learning the best way to learn. Now that I have clients and architecture to design for real projects, where is the time? It was a lot of work for very little pay. Am I right?

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

When Andrew is not running his busy firm or finding ways to be more productive using his iPad, he writes a blog about architecture and design where he shares his thoughts on the profession. Now I know it is not the “best” app for sketching. I have meeting notes for all of my ongoing projects in this.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 11, 2015

I’d like to have a few more side projects lined up before I make a go of it. Of course, the next year would arrive, my salary would be a little higher, my children would be one year closer to college and I’d be committed to another design project that I’d want to see finished. Probably next year.”. Sound familiar?

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 7, 2021

In the coming age of universal transparency, architects either communicate with non-architects or they sketch in isolation on their devices to amuse themselves (and show other architects) while they earn a living doing other things. The post Alexa In Architecture appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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