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Why Specifications Matter: Lessons from 35 Years in Architecture with Sherry Harbaugh

EntreArchitect

Thats the reality of how most small firm architects treat specificationsand its why this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast is so important. I recently sat down with Sherry Harbaugh, founder of TRC Consultants and a 35-year veteran in the world of architectural specifications. In every firm. Build relationships.

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Building Resilience: How Architects Can Redefine Success Without Burnout

EntreArchitect

From grueling all-nighters in architecture school to managing relentless client demands, architects have historically worn their stress as a badge of honor. Nutrition, sleep, and mental health aren’t just individual concerns—they directly impact the quality of the architecture we create and the built environment we shape.

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Looking Back: Architecture Career Advice

SW Oregon Architect

Big firms offer large projects, specialization, resources, and stability. Small firms provide diverse experience, close mentorship, and more direct involvement in design decisions. How does the high-pressure architecture school studio culture compare to firm work?

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Better Project Management for Small Firm Architects

EntreArchitect

I’ve grown up on construction sites, worked with contractors before and during architecture school and I’m currently celebrating my 20th year in the architectural profession (my first internship started in 1993). It’s usually followed with, “I know what I’m doin’.”. The truth is, I’ve been doing this for much longer than that.

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Establishing a Firm

EntreArchitect

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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Architectural Job Starter Kit | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

So I thought I would put together an architectural job “starter kit” of all the things you should be paying attention to if you’re planning on getting a job at an architectural office. My experience demands that I champion the advantages of working in a small firm, it’s what I know and love.

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#EntreArchitectChat Transcript 120512 | Architecture School: Educating the Profession

EntreArchitect

Topic | Architecture School: Educating the Profession. The post #EntreArchitectChat Transcript 120512 | Architecture School: Educating the Profession appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Join us again next week at 9PM EST on Twitter.com.