Life of an Architect

MARCH 16, 2014

Home / Life in General / Post Vacation Hangover Post Vacation Hangover Bob Borson — March 17, 2014 — 32 Comments My motivation level is currently fueled by the shockingly large amount of work that is sitting on my to-do list after taking the last 11 days off for family holiday. also, I notice you are an unconvicted felon.

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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

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

JUNE 23, 2014

The Entrepreneur Architect Business Trends Survey 2014. More than 650 people responded, sharing private information about their personal lives, revealing valuable details about their firms and exposing current trends in the profession for small firm architects. What type of fee structure small firm architects are using?

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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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Life of an Architect

JUNE 18, 2014

Home / Career / Your Behavior Matters Your Behavior Matters Bob Borson — June 19, 2014 — 42 Comments We’ve all heard the expression that you shouldn’t ever judge a book by its cover, and I for one, tend to agree with this expression. about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect?

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

I relaunched Entrepreneur Architect on December 12, 2012 as an online resource for sole proprietors, small firm architects and students of architecture. Sunday evening, after a six hour Daytona, Florida rain delay, the Sprint Cup NASCAR racing series lunched their 2014 season. Brian Vickers, FedEx Freight Toyota Camry.©2013,

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 16, 2014

At 9:00AM Friday, I’ve been invited to participate as a member of a panel to discuss the 2014 Foresight Report. I’ve been told that small firm architects will be well represented. At 12 noon, I’ll hustle over to the Expo Town Hall , where I will be leading a meetup presentation about business plans for small firm architects.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The Fivecat Christmas Card 2014. The post Wishing You Peace, Love and Happiness appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. For more than 15 years, Annmarie and I have celebrated the Christmas season by sending out a holiday card. Oh… I know what you are thinking. That’s not so unique.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Each post has enjoyed more views than the prior, reaching a site best of 1,500+ views last Monday when I posted How Much Will It Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm. Stay tuned for an upcoming post on my plans for 2014.). Those plans will be my 12/12/12 Project for 2014. Fivecat Studio has also turned a corner.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 30, 2013

In 2014, I will be announcing the launch of the next big thing from Entrepreneur Architect Academy. How I Started My Own Architecture Firm. How Much Will it Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm? Here’s to a remarkable 2014. My session is titled, 12 Steps to Business Success in Architecture.

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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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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. The Modern Villa (book Hong Kong) June 2014 (cover). Want to have YOUR best work featured here at EntreArchitect?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 15, 2013

Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2014. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

[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 small firm and am trying to make the transition to using REVIT as the primary/only design software. Send to Email Address.

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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. It will be exciting to watch these firms as they grow. Is your firm structured to benefit society?

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 11, 2015

This of course makes sense since Michael has been a small firm business owner for more than 25 years and can easily look back and make all the connections between doing the right thing and having good things happen in return.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 14, 2014

Goal 2: Create record drawing sets in PDF file format for all active projects and file in a dedicated folder for RECORD COPY by August 1, 2014. The Piles) by September 1, 2014. The post Go Clean Your Room appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you want specific information on how to launch or grow your firm, stay tuned. You’ll love what’s coming in 2014. The post What I Do Is Bigger Than Who I Am appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. I write what motivates me in hopes that it will motivate you as well.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 19, 2018

EntreArchitect.com/freecourse , download it right now, we’ll teach you how to build a thriving, profitable small business for your architecture firm. Freshbooks, the cloud based accounting software that makes running your small firm easy, fast and secure. You said your firm’s name is Runcible Studios.

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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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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 16, 2019

Since the vast majority of my career has been spent in small firms, I tend to create redlines that are more narrative and collaborative in their nature. I don’t think I necessarily create redlines like most architects, at least not like any of the ones I know. Redlines are typically created to indicate mistakes or missing work.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 6, 2014

With nearly 16 million monthly users reported as of early 2014 it’s no longer possible to ignore Houzz as a niche social media fad. The post 4 Things You’re Not Doing on Houzz (But Should Be) appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Like it or not, Houzz.com is here to stay.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Rooted in a solid conceptual approach, the firm elevates functional design into inspiring schemes that envelop the senses. While the following practices excelled in their categories, their work has a broader resonance.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 2, 2014

Home / Life in General / Introducing the CHouse Modern Introducing the CHouse Modern Bob Borson — March 3, 2014 — 27 Comments First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects … first it was the ‘ KHouse Modern ‘ and now we have the ‘CHouse Modern.’

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 16, 2014

Several architects have built their firms around the results of competitions, allowing them to leapfrog years of marketing strategies, accelerating their brands and business development. If you are considering the launch of your own architecture firm or if you have launched within the past five years, I have some very exciting news.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The Benefit Corporation movement is gaining momentum daily; 26 states plus the District of Columbia will have legislation authorizing B-Corps by the end of 2014, while 12 additional states have legislation pending. [1]. At this time, becoming a Benefit Corporation would be a major differentiation factor for design professional firms.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

One of the items in that post was the list “ Top 5 Reasons to work in a Small Architectural Firm ” which is somewhat biased because I didn’t really represent the benefits to working in a large architectural firm. Democratic Work Ethics Some firms, mine included will tend to have an open space office.

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Architizer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Combining meticulous craftsmanship, innovative problem solving and a more intimate focus on the contextual needs of each project, such practices can instigate a ripple effect, inspiring larger firms and communities alike. This considerate outlook utilizes the wisdom of the past to help address the region’s contemporary needs.

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