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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

Before we grab the roll of trace and start sketching with the Sharpie, we gather as much information about the users of our buildings as possible. It’s the document that we use at my firm to gather much of this important information from our clients. Manage expectations and keep them informed. Listen carefully.

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26 Pioneering Architecture Firms Rethinking the Fundamentals of Design

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Utilizing pioneering design and construction methods, its work is informed by each site’s unique cultural and geographic qualities. The New York-based firm offers its clients a full-service architectural package, incorporating design, permitting and construction management.

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Behind the Design 001: Calender Rd. by Allen Architecture, LLC

EntreArchitect

We work in Dropbox during design, and created a Dropbox folder shared among the design team, contractor, and clients for construction administration… but found it more effective to email information and documents rather than place them in the shared folder. What was the process for permitting? Throughout construction?

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EntreArchitect Behind The Design 008: Soaring Wings by Winn Wittman

EntreArchitect

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. What was the process for permitting? I handled permitting myself. Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect?

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Behind The Design 003: Canal House by The Ranch Mine

EntreArchitect

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. What was the process for permitting? We submitted the plans and permitting took about 2 months, a pretty standard timeline for the City of Phoenix.

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Which Business Structure is Best for an Architecture Firm?

EntreArchitect

As with all businesses, there may be licenses and permits required to do businesses, so check your local and state authorities. If an alternative name is preferred, some states permit the use of a DBA name. For more information on these business structures, visit the Federal Small Business Administration (SBA) Website.

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How To Sell As An Architect

EntreArchitect

With that information, develop a profile of your “ideal” client. To thoroughly qualify opportunities, you must be able to identify core aspects of situations, define elements at the center of controversies, uncover root causes of problems, discover carefully guarded information, and obtain rarely volunteered commitments.