EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Today I’m in Chicago at AIAS Forum 2013 celebrating the new year with a thousand architecture students from every corner of North America. The year 2013 has seen amazing growth for the blog. With this final post of the year, I present to you my top 10 articles of 2013. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

I have almost always worked in small firms – 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.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Looking forward to 2013. 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. The year 2013 is going to be very exciting. See you in 2013. I am truly looking forward.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2012

A few years ago, we started a new tradition at the firm. We celebrated “survival” for another year and toasted to the success we have planned for 2013. Success in life, for me, is finding that all important balance between the firm and my family. But… I also have an architecture firm to run. Tweet This).

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 15, 2015

It was originally prepared in February 2013 by my friend Steven Burns, FAIA as Step 7 of the original EntreArchitect Academy “12 Steps to Success” Blog Series. 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.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2016

The all-new EntreArchitect is built exclusively for you; the small firm entrepreneur architect. We’ve developed a comprehensive content calendar for the entire year, which will allow us to systematically improve our firms, step by step. Architects will be talking about money. How should we manage it? An Influential Force.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 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. Firm Address. Urban Home Aus/SA June/July 2013 (plus cover) ?Austin Austin Home Winter 2013 ?Green Click here to learn how.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 7, 2016

An Email Management System for Architecture Firms. Back in 2014, I shared my thoughts on Recording Meeting Minutes Using Evernote and in 2013, I asked my friend David Doucette, co-founder of ArchitectExamPrep.com to publish his Ultimate Guide to Evernote for Architects. Now only the most important messages arrive ready for processing.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 28, 2016

For architects, especially those in small firms, 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 small firm is left behind and is having problems maintaining a strong productive team. It Begins On the First Day.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 23, 2013

I have returned from AIA Convention 2013 with enthusiasm and encouragement. Upon reading the report, I was very happy to see that the first section of report is indeed titled, Firm Strategies: The Business of Architecture (huzzah!). Repositioning has begun and the leadership has clearly been listening to the members of the profession.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

We talked about how to self-publish books as a small firm architect. I asked Eric how he runs his successful architecture firm and finds enough time to write two books. Small victories, each and every month. In January of 2013, we moved to a weekly schedule and I’ve posted consistently ever since. His answer?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

19-21 April, 2013, Kansas City, Kansas USA.Dale Earnhardt Jr., ©2013, Scott R LePage.LAT Photo USA. I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect on December 12, 2012 as an online resource for sole proprietors, small firm architects and students of architecture. Brian Vickers, FedEx Freight Toyota Camry.©2013,

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 11, 2016

Rena’s presentation provided members with everything they need to know to organize their finances and understand the flow of money in and out of their firms. Exercises offered to members following the training session allowed us to absorb the strategies and helped prepare systems for our own firms. Cut unnecessary expenses.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 20, 2014

One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. The firm I worked with (which happens to be the exact same one where I work now) was a start-up … I was the company’s first employee. is a very good thing.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

One of the best things about working in a small firm is also one of the worst – you are responsible for getting your own work done. Kerry Hogue Just for the record, nobody does your work for you either in a large firm while you are gone. Small firm, small team, less freight to be carried by others.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

During the first 16 weeks of 2013, I published a series of blog articles called the Entrepreneur Architect Academy. Each week I introduced one of 12 critical topics fundamental for a successful architecture firm. Thank You for an Amazing 2013. I will share that in another post another day. It’s been an incredible year.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Home / Blog / Out with the Old, In with the New Out with the Old, In with the New Bob Borson — December 30, 2013 — 58 Comments It’s pre-dawn on a Sunday and I am currently sitting in my kitchen, the rest of my house still in bed, trying to get my bearings in place before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the third of the video Dezeen interviews filmed with Richard Rogers in 2013, the late architect discussed the Lloyd's building in London and the backlash prompted by its radical design. 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.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 8, 2013

As a result of our participation, we found out last week that our firm has received the 2013 Firm Award from the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. I’ve included a copy of the letter we received below [click to enlarge] which explains why our firm was selected. Suppose you have my email.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We are rapidly achieving our mission of becoming an influential force in the profession for small firm architects. My residential architecture firm Fivecat Studio is busy as well, with 8 active projects in every phase of design and construction. Big things are happening here at Entrepreneur Architect.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Like I said in the beginning, how your drawings look is a reflection of the culture of a firm. I was lucky enough to work for a firm that prided themselves on great drawings. Those classmates went on to run some of the great firms like CRS, HOK, Gensler, Perkins and Will, PSP and a few lesser know firms. Great Post.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Business classes: how to start your own firm, social media marketing, old fashion networking, clients relation building, business plan writing, construction skills: how to build. 2 – After graduation, the newly minted architectural intern should enter a dedicated network of architecture firms. LEED AP BD+C. Tel: 858-455-6672.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 23, 2014

I received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 2013. I didn’t know that being an intern at this firm meant that I would be collaborating and contributing to the firm’s work. Special thanks to Bob for opening up his blog to the interns. I am a native Californian, growing up I split my time between Texas and California.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 4, 2013

Back in 2006, I attended an academic program, where each week we explored one fundamental element required for a successful small business. We launched the firm in 1999 and had a very successful startup. I enrolled and spent close to four months digging deep into the workings of my firm. So, here we are, the year 2013.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

This month, the #ArchiTalks topic is “My First Project”, so I decided to repost a 3-part article I originally published back in 2013. It’s not only the story of my first project, but the complete story of how my wife and architect business partner Annmarie McCarthy and I started our own architecture firm.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

I recently did a video interview as part of an ongoing AIA Small Firms Roundtable series. I had a commercial project that I inherited when I started working at a new firm that had just started construction. I’m going to say “yes” on that one.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 27, 2013

The post I am an Entrepreneur Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. By the way… You may download a copy of the Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto when you sign up for my free weekly newsletter.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Home / Design / KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03 KHouse Modern – Progress Update 03 Bob Borson — October 14, 2013 — 36 Comments If your new here at Life of an Architect, say hello to the KHouse Modern project. I use it now and have at the previous three firms I’ve worked at. Privacy, Architecture, and.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 23, 2016

This article was originally published here at EntreArchitect back in May of 2013. appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. It’s one of my favorites. What’s holding you back from the success of your dreams? The post The second step will build upon the first… Just Start!

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 31, 2021

I first opened my office in New York in 2003, and over the course of several years I had been able to hire a small team of architects. With five years of work behind us, our firm had just been getting its sea legs when the crisis hit. Finding a full-time job at a big architecture firm was one possible path. Roch neighborhood.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 19, 2015

After 20 years in the profession and almost as many as a member of the American Institute of Architects, I began attending the annual convention back in 2013. That year I was invited to speak at Architect Live , on a small stage at the floor of the convention expo. It was a great week of inspiration, education and connection.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2013

The post Believe appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. I hope your year is filled of success, your life full of blessings and I wish you and the one’s you love a very Merry Christmas.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 26, 2015

Andrew Hawkins – past President of AIA Brazos Chapter, and the owner of Hawkins Architecture – a very successful firm based in College Station, Texas. I’m currently enrolled in the 2 + 4 Bachelor of Architecture Program and working full-time at an architecture firm. Very excited to find this competition!

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 5, 2014

This past week I was scheduled to be in Chicago for AIAS Forum 2013, the American Institute of Architecture Students national convention. If you want specific information on how to launch or grow your firm, stay tuned. The post What I Do Is Bigger Than Who I Am appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

A second moment came when I listened to Cameron Sinclair – one of the founders of “Architecture for Humanity” as the keynote speaker at the 2013 AIA National Convention in Denver.

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

This past December I was invited to speak at AIAS Forum 2013; the American Institute of Architecture Students national convention. Throughout the winter before graduating, I wrote over 100 cover letters and mailed them with my standard one-page resume to every architecture firm in the New York metropolitan area. I had goals to meet.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Three years ago was my first encounter with the EntreArchitect Podcast & website during an evening planning for AIAS FORUM 2013. The post The Journey to Success Begins Within You appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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