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I have almost always worked in smallfirms – except for that one time when I didn’t, which wasn’t a bad year but it cemented in my mind that my skill set is better suited for a small architectural firm. Here are my Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm: 1. I loved it!
As smallfirm 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 smallfirm. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm. ScheduleOnce for coordinating my calendar.
As a smallfirm architect running a virtual studio , I am wearing many hats these days. I posted it the same week as the relaunch of this blog back in 2012… Turn off the television. The post 4 Steps to Higher Productivity as a SmallFirm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects.
Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. Most sole proprietors and smallfirms I know, struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. This is a repost from deep in the archives. How do YOU make more money?
As a result of all this extra time working – along with working in a smallfirm, I was given opportunities very early on in my career and I was able to take advantage of them. This meant that I could spend as much time as I wanted working on a design problem as long as I met the overall deadline.
One of the best things about working in a smallfirm is also one of the worst – you are responsible for getting your own work done. Things have changed from when I worked in a large firm – the teams were larger and there were a group of people responsible for getting a task completed. Paul’s.
I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA SmallFirms Roundtable series. But what happens if we were to extend the analogy to reading the jacket … is it fair to judge a book based on the authors own description of the book? I’m going to say “yes” on that one.
Greg Finkle [link] Bob Borson Hi Greg – Great attitude and I commend you on getting your smallfirm involved. Well-rounded, fulfilled people make great ‘beacons’ to the community (and prospective clients… !). I think this is how the AIA is supposed to be shaped, the involvement of everyone.
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‘ now that my name will soon be on the door (we’re moving offices in May but that’s a different story) my day shape up a little differently now than it did in 2012. Greetings, Judit [link] Bob Borson Hi Judit, Smallfirms have their own unique issues to contend with don’t they? How do I spend my time?
A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in smallfirms because we run fast and lean. The first year of college flew by, but before summer 2012 arrived, Michael invited me to be an intern at his firm.
Amy Browne-Minden Bob- Great post… I am currently working in a smallfirm that concentrates on commercial work (almost no residential) and am tasked with the first Revit project in our firm. I was referring to the end dams. I just didn’t see them. I like your composition of details and focusing on the key elements.
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On December 12, 2012 I announced to the world through my blog that I was committing much of my time from that point forward to helping smallfirm architects build better businesses and to becoming an influential force in the profession. appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects.
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[link] Bob Borson 2″ mud slab and gravel bed – that will take care of most of those issues, I would hope the owner doesn’t have blowing trash in his back yard Holli Lynn Jackowski I work in a smallfirm and am trying to make the transition to using REVIT as the primary/only design software.
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This man founded his own architecture firm in the same year as we launched Fivecat Studio, in 1999… and merged his practice with another firm just a few years ago. Way back in October of 2012 I featured him on the blog, before relaunching the site as EntreArchitect.com that same year in December. Gallin Beeler Design Studio.
This past Friday, December 12th was the second anniversary of relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as a resource to inspire smallfirm architects to build better businesses. Throughout the past 24 months, I have shared most everything I know about running a smallfirm architecture studio. I have held nothing back.
We talked about how to self-publish books as a smallfirm architect. I asked Eric how he runs his successful architecture firm and finds enough time to write two books. Small victories and consistency is the only way to success. Small victories, each and every month. His answer? Pay it Forward.
For architects, especially those in smallfirms, nothing has changed much in the past 40 years. While most businesses have moved forward with modern business practices in management and human resources, the smallfirm is left behind and is having problems maintaining a strong productive team. It Begins On the First Day.
I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect on December 12, 2012 as an online resource for sole proprietors, smallfirm architects and students of architecture. The post Share Your Knowledge and Architects Will All Succeed appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect: Behind the Design is a continuing blog series where we feature work designed, developed and/or built by smallfirm entrepreneur architect members of The EntreArchitect Community. We have a small office of 2-3 people, including the owner. AutoCAD LT 2012. Click here to learn how. Project Name. Among team?
With a twisted sense of pride, too many architects today accept the smallfirm stereotype of “starving artist”. Seeds planted in architecture school bloom into a full-on virus as professionals launch their own firms and find their way to small business. A tale of the successful smallfirm architect.
As smallfirm 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 smallfirm. 6 Digital Tools to Automate an Architecture Firm. ScheduleOnce for coordinating my calendar.
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On December 12, 2012, I will take a deep breath, commit to executing the plan and commence with my 12/12/12 Project. The post The 12/12/12 Project appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. During these next 30 days, I will prepare a most important document; a plan that will change my life.
This is a mantra that I’ve adopted since re-launching the EntreArchitect platform back in 2012. I’ve learned much in the many years since launching my own firm, but the single most important lesson I have learned is that you must push through the fear, turn away from the list of reasons “not to”, embrace the possibilities… and start.
In addition to implementing the firm’s remote-hiring program, she designs and manages large-scale institutional projects, particularly healthcare and university buildings. Jenna also steers the firm’s BIM efforts, which have received multiple AIA Technology in Architectural Practice BIM Excellence awards.
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In order to pursue that vision, our mission is to inspire independent smallfirm architects to build better businesses, so that we may each pursue our purpose with passion and live the life of our dreams. On December 12, 2012, I announced my commitment to this community and a vision for my little part to make change in the profession.
December 12, 2012, is only a couple of days away. The post 5 Secrets to Success from an Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. Only then, will you succeed. I hope you too have taken this opportunity to start. Until then… photo credit: gaspi *yg via photopin cc.
I launched EntreArchitect.com and the EntreArchitect Podcast on December 12, 2012. The post Confessions Of A Recovering Procrastinator appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. When you know that others have done what you are trying to do, you’ll find hope that you too will accomplish your goals.
Today I am re-posting an article from March 2012, nine months before relaunching Entrepreneur Architect as my 12/12/12 Project. The post Over-Delivering on Client Expectations appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. Under-promise. Over-deliver. Photo Credit: andresr / 123RF Stock Photo.
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I’ve been practicing Architecture since I graduated from The Illinois Institute of Technology in 2012. I now work for a smallfirm downtown called Propel Studio Architecture that works primarily on Accessory Dwelling Units, but also some residential and commercial alterations. Living the dream!
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Originally published on the week of this blog’s relaunch on December 12, 2012, this article has been the most popular week in, week out. Most sole practitioners and smallfirms I know struggle to meet the minimum requirements of operation. This is an edited repost from deep in the archives. How do YOU make more money?
This post, from October 2012 (two months before the 12/12/12 relaunch), is one of my favorites. The post The Passion Profit Cycle of Success [Archive] appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. If you are new to the community, “Welcome!” I hope you like it.
He has served on the Board of Directors of the Association for Community Design (ACD) since 2012, and is currently serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. The post 21 Rules for a Successful Life in Architecture appeared first on EntreArchitect // SmallFirm Entrepreneur Architects. and Auburn University (MBC).
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