EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The AIA has created the Navigating the Economy Web site , bringing you the latest resources–podcasts, articles, financial tips, best practices, and economic reports–to help you and your firm through these tough times. A link from the site will send you to this article from SmallBusinessNotes.com: Mark Vitner, a senior economist with first Union Corporation has been quoted as calling the belief that small businesses fare poorly in economic slowdowns, “a common misconception̶

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 12, 2008

Google the name “ Gregory La Vardera ” and you will view years and years of hard work listed on one page. These days most architects have a website. Some have even started to blog, but few have an Internet presence equal to La Vardera. A principal of a small firm located in Merchantville, New Jersey just minutes from Philadelphia, Greg has been developing and selling modern architecture home plans since 2002.

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EntreArchitect

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Michael Kaufman is a life long friend. We grew up snowmobiling and racing cars. Today, he’s a successful real estate broker in Manhattan… and he’s still going fast. This past week he was featured on New York Residential on the WB11 (WPIX-NY). Once you click the link above, scroll down to “107 – The Style Sheet” What do you do for fun?

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EntreArchitect

JULY 10, 2008

This is how blogs work. Thanks Bob. The post Online PR appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 7, 2008

My friend Vermont Architect Bob Swinburne is working hard. He’s designing some very interesting work, getting it built (sometimes that’s the hardest part) and winning design awards. Sounds like the foundation of a successful firm to me. Thing is, he lives and works in Brattleboro, VT. Residential architects are not in high demand and its tough to build a successful firm on local projects.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2008

I have been blogging since 2006. Since then, business has gone through the roof. I don’t give all the credit to the blogs, but it has certainly helped. Today, Howard Greenstein wrote a very flattering post about me and the success of Fivecat Studio. He focuses on my use of blogs and the Internet to help spread the word about the firm. It’s the first post for his new blog at Inc.com.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 24, 2008

Professional kitchen…check. Spa bathroom…check. Home theater…check. LEED Platinum Certification…its the new status symbol for the rich and famous. From NYTimes.com: Its rating was built into that price. LEED — an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the hot designer label, and platinum is the badge of honor — the top classification given by the U.S.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 14, 2008

Michelle Kaufmann is an entrepreneur architect. From Michelle Kaufmann Designs : Michelle Kaufmann founded Michelle Kaufmann Designs in 2002. Growing up in Iowa, Kaufmann has always had a deep understanding of the relationship between humankind and the environment. This awareness is engrained in all that she does. She believes that how we develop our landscape is such an integral part of our culture and that what we build, and how we build, should improve the environment rather than harm it.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 12, 2008

Looking to network with some of Westchester’s future business superstars? Click here and register to attend the Business of Westchester’s Rising Stars Awards. Each year the Council honors forty young men and women who exemplify leadership, foresight and vision for the future of Westchester County. Click here for a complete list of this year’s winners, including my good friend Andrew Castellano, President of Sharc Creative.

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EntreArchitect

JUNE 10, 2008

I passed the exam on Monday. I am officially Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP. The post LEED AP Update appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.

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EntreArchitect

MAY 25, 2008

With almost every prospective client I meet, the subject of green building is raised. Sustainable architecture is quickly becoming a top priority for clients. Architects need to listen carefully and respond with services meeting owners’ expectations. It’s just good business. This thursday and friday, I am attending a LEED accreditation workshop provided by AIA Westechester/Mid-Hudson.

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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. Clients have a single point of contact throughout the project and potentially reduce delays, project completion time, and nontangible costs such as those associated with change orders.

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