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EntreArchitect
APRIL 12, 2016
Marica finds inspiration by surrounding herself with creative people, collaborating with her clients, and forging strong working relationships with her contractors. 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.
Life of an Architect
JULY 19, 2014
A while back I wrote a post titled “ Architectural Interns ” where I stated: Other than slowing things down, interns aren’t very useful in small firms because we run fast and lean. Halfway through the year, I had to ask one of my interviewees to be my mentor, and I chose Michael Malone, AIA.
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 11, 2017
There were hundreds of architecture students graduating that spring and they were all competing for the same few positions available in the region. Every summer since my senior year in high school I worked on construction sites, learning the trade up close and studying the psychology of the architect/contractor relationship.
Life of an Architect
JULY 23, 2014
On a personal note, I have been working mostly with John this summer on a project we are developing that is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. My name is John Charbonneau and I am a second year graduate student at the University of Texas Tech. His technical know-how and dedication to this project have been incredible.
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 Caitlin and I’m a fourth year student at Drexel University. Planes of Play Designer : Caitlin Brady – Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania USA Bio : Hi!
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 volunteered to design, develop and launch the chapter’s first website long before many members fully understood the importance of having an online presence.
EntreArchitect
JULY 21, 2013
Last week I shared my journey from discovering my passion for entrepreneurism through my development as an intern. An old student version of AutoCAD and the MS Office basics would get us started. She and her partner had a contractor lined up, but they were looking for a talented architect. I will tell you how and why.
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