December, 2011

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The Blessings of Christmas and Being a Residential Architect

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Each year from Christmas to New Years Day, Annmarie and I close the studio, send the crew home for the week and enjoy quality time with family and friends. It’s important to take healthy breaks from the intense focus of our work. It allows us to remember what is most important in our lives and return to the studio with fresh ideas and enthusiasm for our projects.

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Great Architecture Will Not Build a Great Business

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1) Design great architecture. 2) Get noticed. 3) Thrive! Isn’t that how it is supposed to work. Well… it doesn’t. The trick is step 2. Getting noticed. How do you get noticed? The answer in a word, is Marketing. Even uber-successful “starchitects” have a marketing team working to get their “great architecture” noticed. Whether you want to be published in national magazines or looking to get noticed by the homeowners around the corner, you can’t reach your audience without marke

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Things I Didn’t Learn at Architecture School (But Need to Know): How do I start and keep a business alive?

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No one told me that I needed to know how to run a business. I’m an architect. I just need to tack up my shingle, design great buildings and clients will come knocking. Right? Maybe… but whether clients come knocking or not, its not so simple to keep them knocking. The solution? Write a business plan. I know, I know; “I don’t need a business plan,” you say. “It takes too much time and effort.” Wait!

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Are You “Locally Famous”?

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What are you doing to become “locally famous”? Do you have a facebook account with which you post regularly and interact with your fans? Do you follow Twitter feeds for people who have influence in your local communities… and respond to their tweets? Do you blog… consistently, and have a website which reflects the expectations of the market in which you wish to become “famous”?

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Entrepreneur Architect Poll 121211

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