EntreArchitect

JANUARY 6, 2025

In this episode, I sat down with Evan Troxel, a longtime friend, colleague, and industry thought leader, to discuss the evolving role of technology in the architecture profession and how small firm architects can prepare for the future. “Small firms already do this with accounting, legal work, and other areas,” I added.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Janines unique journey, blending corporate expertise, personal growth, and neuroscience-backed methodologies, provides an insightful lens through which small firm architects can discover not only professional success but also personal peace of mind. This mindset fosters curiosity and keeps dialogue constructive.

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Journey from Architect to Advocate Morgan’s story began with a love for creativity, heavily influenced by her father’s career in construction. Taking Action Today Morgan’s advice to small firm architects is simple yet profound: take action.

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 19, 2016

Seven years into owning our own small firm, Annmarie and I decided to make some changes. As a small firm architect with no investors, I use my accounting software to prepare two simple financial reports; my balance sheet and my income statement. Balance Sheet (Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders’ Equity).

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EntreArchitect

MAY 23, 2017

From pre-design to construction administration, your tasks and responsibilities are great. Candace is committed to helping the small firm architect realize their creative and financial goals through profit management. You have the power to inspire even the most cynical of critics through your amazing structures!

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Architects often focus on the tangible aspects of their work—designs, construction, and technical solutions—but the stories behind these creations are equally critical. The post The Story of Going Green: Lessons from Creating a Documentary Podcast appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 21, 2017

Fees for Small Firm Architects. As creatives, our passion seeks the art of design and the process of developing a concept into construction. The post AIA Antitrust and Establishing Fees for Small Firm Architects appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. If our business systems failed and the firm was required to defend itself without a policy, we certainly would have been crushed by the costs involved in such a legal action.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 18, 2017

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). Most contractors do, in fact, have lots to teach us about construction and I let them know that I value their opinions.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 6, 2015

The personal emotion, attachment and dedication that each project receives is unequaled in any other profession.The time and effort required to properly develop a design and complete a thorough set of construction documents is difficult for most anyone outside the profession to understand. Construction Services. Forget about profit.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 12, 2016

In this article Marica shares her recent experience with building a new team for her small firm and how she is being intentional about the culture in which they work. Day 2 began with morning yoga, a walk through one of our projects which was under construction nearby, and then back to the table for our final session.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

Gehrys team would involve contractors and fabricators early in the process, often training them on specialized software like CATIA, so they could participate in shaping the design and solving construction challenges in real-time. For small firm architects, this approach is a compelling case study in sustainable business growth.

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EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The structures created through organic architecture are almost a form of architectural pragmatism, to make the structure fit the area in which it is constructed and to make the interior reflect its use. Generative Architecture for Small Firms. How will that play out to the small firm architect?

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EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 18, 2018

During good times and bad, the dangers threatening our firms not only come from outside pressures but literally from inside our heads. Six Ways To Earn More Profit As A Small Firm Architect. Here are six approaches to earning more profit as a small firm architect: 1. So what can we do? Cut your expenses.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

Does the project utilize innovative technology or construction assemblies? The post How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Professional writers are always looking for an interesting project with a unique narrative. Self Publish.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

Together, these blog posts underscore the accelerating pace of technological change in how we design and construct buildings and the implications of that change for architects. roles within the building design and construction industry have changed to streamline the process but with competition for control of the BIM model.

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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

MAY 26, 2014

We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. Small Firm Architects Are Saying Good Bye to the AIA. I do hope that as the organization evolves, executes the Repositioning initiative and that more focus is directed toward the small firm architect. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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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. The team’s approach is rooted in equity and inclusivity.

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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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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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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Our reputation for finely detailed residential architecture and our care for clients throughout the process of design and construction has established Fivecat Studio as a leading firm in the Westchester County region. As I write this post, a new custom built studio is being constructed… at our home. Our New Chappaqua Studio.

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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). Above: EcoCocon straw construction system is one of many materials in Revalu's dataset.

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EntreArchitect

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. One of the topics often debated over at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group is whether practical construction experience should be required for professional registration. The current Architect Registration Examination (A.R.E.)

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EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Empowering architects to better serve the world with more than 681,000 total downloads in 2021, the EntreArchitect Podcast has grown to serve small firm architects from every corner of the planet. In this episode, we talk about their work as residential builders and share how other small firm architects can do it too.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2008

From AIA Soloso: Small firms and their clients can benefit from offering construction management services. Architects develop a new revenue source, make decisions more quickly during construction, and may potentially mitigate risks in the long run. Download the article here. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required).

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Architizer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This year, the A+Awards promises to be bigger than ever, with an expanded set of categories and a fresh lineup of renowned jurors, including thought leaders from the worlds of design, construction, technology and media.

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Space Firms Architecture Renovation 137

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 16, 2018

I come from a family of auto mechanics and contractors, so repair and construction are in my blood. One of the topics often debated over at The EntreArchitect Community on Facebook is whether practical construction experience should be required for professional registration. and boy, did I?). Photo Credit: Shutterstock / Blend Images.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 8, 2017

Architect-Led Construction Management Services. Tired of watching our best projects be built by others and frustrated by the fact that the contractor earns significantly more money on each project than the architect, I developed an additional proposal and a new integrated process of construction. Fivecat Studio is a full service firm.

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Architizer

JULY 25, 2024

In parallel, 3D printing technology is also democratizing manufacturing by allowing small firms and individuals to participate in their own custom components. In the realm of architecture and construction, 3D printing is mostly used to print models of the actual designs rather than the design itself.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 28, 2018

Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction. Firm Address. We typically bill T&M, with an estimated cap which has a percent of construction cost adjustment. What was the construction cost for the project presented? We use ArchiOffice/Core in the office, and Procore as a construction management tool. Project Name.

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EntreArchitect

MARCH 31, 2013

One of the most popular topics over at the Entrepreneur Architect Linkedin Group (almost 2,000 members strong) is the role of the architect during the construction phase. I am often surprised by the number of firms providing architectural design services and forfeiting the final phase of the process, Construction Administration.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 9, 2014

On a more technical level, international projects will bring with the project, the specific building codes to the area, construction tolerances, local materials and way of working with them and customs that are reflected in vernacular architecture, amongst others. This will continue from the next conceptual stages and beyond.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 111

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 16, 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. SteelHouse 1 & 2 by Zack/de Vito Architecture & Construction. Zack/e Vito Architecture + Construction. Firm Address.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Architecture is my first love, if you want to talk about what moves me — It’s the ordering of space, the visual pleasure, architecture’s power to construct our days and nights …” Why do we love well-designed architecture? Start your submission today. . “I am grateful that this project has been appreciated globally.

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Environment Architect Small Firm Firms 98

BD+C

AUGUST 7, 2024

Advanced Construction Technology isn’t Just for Large EPCs 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/07/2024 - 15:10 Digitalization Puts Small Contractors at a Competitive Advantage, Too The wave of digitization washing over global industries is now advancing — albeit slowly — over the construction industry, too. More than half of U.S.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Utilizing pioneering design and construction methods, its work is informed by each site’s unique cultural and geographic qualities. The New York-based firm offers its clients a full-service architectural package, incorporating design, permitting and construction management.

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