EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For many architects running small firms, the idea of planning for retirement may feel like a distant, almost unnecessary concern. Why Retirement Planning Matters for Architects For many small firm architects, the notion of retirement can seem irrelevant. Retirement planning doesn’t have to be one of them.

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2024

When we asked architects in our recent Archinect Business Survey about their economic outlook, one of the five big factors behind the architecture industry’s current economic slowdown mentioned most frequently by participants was high construction costs. Related on Archinect: Architects and Clients Downbeat About Economy: Archinec.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Bay Area may be home to Silicon Valley , notable sports teams, and the Golden Gate Bridge , but it's also home to amazing architecture firms. Whether you're looking to live within San Francisco 's bustling downtown scene or be a part of Oakland 's developmental progress, the bay area offers various architecture job opportunities.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Small firm architects, it’s time to redefine how we measure and understand the health of our industry. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the EntreArchitect Small Firm Business Pulse Survey and Report , a groundbreaking initiative created specifically for small architecture firms like yours.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 13, 2025

Julies career is rooted in a passion for both architecture and communication. Her insights on the emotional impact of space, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the art of creating compelling proposals offer valuable lessons for small firm architects looking to grow their businesses. It felt like home.

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Architizer

JANUARY 2, 2024

For the first time at the 11th A+Awards , the most outstanding super-small practices were recognized in the Best X-Small Firm category, designed for studios of between one and five employees. This considerate outlook utilizes the wisdom of the past to help address the region’s contemporary needs.

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Architecture Firm Firms Industrial Small Firm 129

BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We’re delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 11th Annual A+Awards : Best X-Small Firm. Firms employing 1-5 staff are invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission. If I asked you to describe the portfolio of a firm with five or fewer employees, what types of projects would you envision?

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 103

Architizer

MARCH 20, 2023

Judged on the strength of their portfolios, the following trailblazing practices, each with 10 or fewer employees, were all recognized in the Best Small Firm category of the 10 th Annual A+Awards. While they may be small in number, their impact on the global landscape is mighty.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 104

SW Oregon Architect

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Seek internships and part-time positions in architecture firms. Do you prefer working in a big firm or a small one, and why? Big firms offer large projects, specialization, resources, and stability. Small firms provide diverse experience, close mentorship, and more direct involvement in design decisions.

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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. International Projects International projects can be very exciting!

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 111

Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Mexico based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. dmp arquitectura.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MARS Studio Popular Choice Winner, 11 th Annual A+Awards, Best Small Firm (6 – 15 employees) Firm Location: Beijing, China Pictured Projects: Tianfu Conference Center , Chengdu, China ; SOMESOME Bar & Restaurant , Beijing, China Headquartered in Beijing, MARS Studio has already made a global impact in the short years since its founding.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

After earning degrees in architecture from the University of Kentucky and the University of Pennsylvania, she navigated various roles, including as an owner’s representative and a director of marketing for architecture firms. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2025

Small firm architects face unique challenges in building their brands and distinguishing themselves in a competitive market. Effective branding strategies for small architecture firms can help overcome these obstacles. This method ensures a cohesive and compelling brand story, even for small firms.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 64

EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2016

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm. There are new digital tools to automate an architecture firm being introduced every week. ScheduleOnce for coordinating my calendar.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 9, 2023

The post Does Your Architecture Firm Qualify for the IRS R&D Tax Credit? appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. For additional reading, our friends over at Monograph have a comprehensive article about the R&D Tax Credit for your reference as well.

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Architecture Firm Firms Insurance Architecture 87

EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

Find a fully integrated software program that encompasses those big 3 financial reports and all other “goodies” necessary to help your architecture firm prevail. As an added bonus, create an automated ecosystem of accounting and project management tailored to fit your firm’s unique needs. Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Bacho.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Management 52

Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

By entering, you put your firm in the running to join past winners including Foster + Partners , Studio Gang , MVRDV , Adjaye Associates , Shulin Architectural Design , neri&hu , Michael Green Architecture and Koichi Takada Architects in being named one of the world’s best architecture firms.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Information 98

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 17, 2017

There are 3 key strategies required for a successful architecture firm. Anyone practicing architecture for more than a few months knows that patience is a prerequisite. Without being centered and focused, will a firm ever develop the skills required to be “the best”? Patience, Promises and the Power of Being Centered.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

For small firm architects, this approach is a reminder that working closely with contractors from the outset of a project can result in better outcomes for all parties involved. For small firm architects, this approach is a compelling case study in sustainable business growth.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

I wrote a 3-part blog series a couple years back sharing the full story of how Annmarie and I started our own architecture firm. Join Mark for a FREE live Special Session Webinar; The 3 Critical Business Systems You Need to Succeed as a Small Firm Architect. In those early days, my answer was “Yes”. A bathroom renovation?

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Small Firm Firms Architect Client 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 3, 2016

As we move into a new month, we are shifting our focus to a new category of small firm success. ” The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems. The engine driving the success of every small firm is our network of operational systems.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 24, 2018

Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Architects. Recruiting new employees is one of the most important things a professional services firm can do to be sustainable. The post How to Build Sustainable Recruitment Strategies for Small Firm Success appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As my team and I consider new or improved ways of sharing knowledge to small firm entrepreneur architects throughout 2018, I produced this video for my YouTube channel. The post Using Slack for Your Architecture Firm appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2021

And you probably wouldn’t know that a bookkeeper who specializes in small architecture firms can also help with invoicing, setting up time tracking software to align with fee proposals, project budget summaries that show hours spent vs. available fee, cash flow summaries – and, of course, the basic financial statements, payables, and receivables.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 25, 2015

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

JANUARY 26, 2016

The large majority are venture groups that want to inject resources into underperforming businesses to help them achieve levels of growth they could have never realized if not for the connections, knowledge, capital and guidance such a firm offers. Many investment firms employ talent across a wide range of expertise.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

Systems are the sound structure of a successful architectural firm. They establish the discipline required for financial success and the freedom to develop a portfolio of highly developed architecture. With each new project, I learn more and modify the systems we follow. Create systems for success.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The story of growing Kohn Pedersen Fox from 3 partners to an international architecture firm of 700+. In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. Gene inspired me that day in 1992.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 25, 2016

For many of us small firm architects, this sounds a bit scary. If scheduled well in advance, communicated well throughout our our firms and project teams, and expectations are well managed before, during and after, shutting down for a week or two is not impossible. 5 Steps to a Summer Shut Down at an Architecture Firm.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. If you don’t know how, learn how by downloading our free course profit for small firm architects today at EntreArchitect.com/freecourse. I use Slack for my architecture firm.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 6, 2018

A Culture at Your Architecture Firm Will Make or Break Your Firm. As your small firm grows beyond its infancy of the sole practitioner and you develop a strong team , the culture of your firm will evolve. These are all questions that are significantly determined by your firm’s culture.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 52

Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This back-end Revalu product has no visual user interface; instead, it is offered to architecture firms to plug into their own software via an application programming interface (API). Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

Small firms and sole proprietors rely on the offerings of what their budgets will allow in terms of purchasing an already commercially available computerized accounting system. The post How To Fix Your Profitability Problem as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Management 52

EntreArchitect

MAY 16, 2017

As small firm architects, we are responsible for so many different roles and responsibilities. The first step in being more productive is to automate your architecture firm. There are new digital tools to automate an architecture firm being introduced every week. ScheduleOnce for coordinating my calendar.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

from Poona (pune), India, India, Le Corbusier- the planner of Chandigarh (43554585864) , CC BY 2.0 In fact, a 2020 AIA data has revealed that of the approximately 19,000 AIA member-owned architecture firms in 2019, over a quarter were sole practitioners, and 60% had fewer than five employees on their payroll.

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