EntreArchitect
APRIL 16, 2010
From Architectural Record: It seems like everyone these days is constantly plugged into their technological devices, tweeting their whereabouts, Facebooking their statuses, and publicizing anything and everything about themselves. Companies are even engaged in the phenomenon, using social media tools to market their products and services. But for architects, do these online pursuits pay off?
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EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
What is it that separates us entrepreneurs from other business people? From e-myth.com: “MEN WANTED FOR HAZARDOUS JOURNEY. SMALL WAGES, BITTER COLD, LONG MONTHS OF COMPLETE DARKNESS, CONSTANT DANGER, SAFE RETURN DOUBTFUL. HONOUR AND RECOGNITION IN CASE OF SUCCESS.” According to legend, this is the ad placed in a London newspaper in August 1914 by Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
This month’s Fast Company magazine cover story… A very interesting article about Nike CEO (and former star designer) Mark Parker. Certainly worth reading. The post Edit and Amplify appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
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EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Tonight I met with a couple to discuss plans for their home’s renovation. Following a warm welcome and a quick introduction, I was told that I was called to this meeting because of my mother. If you are a regular reader of my Living Well in Westchester blog, you know that my Mom and Dad live way up north in a house on the St. Lawrence River. So, how could it be that my Mom had any influence on my meeting with these people?
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 9, 2010
A member of the Entrepreneur Architect LinkedIn Group posted a discussion about what to do when one is unemployed. I invite you to contribute to the conversation as well, by joining the group and posting your thoughts. Here is my response to John: Having never been unemployed, I cannot talk from experience on how best to manage that experience. But, I did start my own firm with my architect wife, from scratch, with no clients and no money.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 6, 2010
The year 2009 was a very tough time for business. As we move our way past first quarter 2010, we’re starting to see a bit of improvement; a few rays of sunshine among the clouds. We are not yet seeing 2007 numbers, but things are certainly moving in the right direction. I have discussed how WE made it through the storm over at our LinkedIn Group.
EntreArchitect
APRIL 1, 2010
When a potential client hears your firm’s name, what do they feel? When they see your logo, what do they think? Your designs? Your studio? Your vehicle? Even the clothes you wear? What do they represent in the marketplace of architectural design? All these things, together, are your brand. In his book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking , Malcolm Gladwell describes in detail how decisions are made within the first few seconds of an impression.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 28, 2010
Fear. I think there’s lots of this stuff floating around lately. Personally, I feel that most of our current economic woes can be tied directly to “fear of the unknown” and “fear of the different” When the politicians in Washington want the economy to recover, they’ll delay making changes that will forever alter society as we know it, until we’re all comfortably back in business (but that is an entirely different post for an entirely different blog).
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EntreArchitect
MARCH 23, 2010
I started at least a dozen business plans for Fivecat Studio , before I finally finished one. The task is overwhelming. Executive Statement? Financial Reports? Fun stuff… The trick? Keep it fun, follow your passion and start with one simple page. Below are five questions. Answer each question with three sentences (no more – no less). When you’re done answering these questions, you’ll have a plan.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 17, 2010
Have you reduced your fees, with the intent of obtaining more work? The economy dumps and projects vanish. In reaction, the architect drops her fees. Revenues plummet and the firm shutters its shop. Sound familiar? Do you fall somewhere in that scenario? I hope not. Reduced fees will not save your practice. It will kill it. Our strategy is different… and so far, it’s worked.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 9, 2010
A blogging friend, Katie Hutchison , sent me a link to a recent talk by Michael Bierut , a partner at Pentagram. Part of the CreativeMornings lecture series organized by Tina Roth Eisenberg a.k.a @swissmiss, Michael discusses his take on clients; the good, the bad and the ugly. Just under an hour long, it’s well worth a watch. Thanks again Katie.
EntreArchitect
MARCH 3, 2010
The Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) has updated their recent position paper addressed to state governing bodies and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). I did not endorse the original document distributed last month, but the changes released today have improved the document enough to where I am comfortable supporting its basic premise.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
A member of our Linkedin group, Entrepreneur Architect , posted a response to my discussion, “Learning From Other Industries: Could an architecture firm be successfully structured to run like a high-end salon?” Amy Burke, NCARB is a member of a design group named Hyperform Design Co-op located just outside Denver, Colorado. Hyperform is an informal collaborative with approximately 50 members and shared studio space.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
We’ve been making some changes over at Fivecat Studio. Read my post on Living Well in Westchester to learn more about what we’re doing and where we’re going. The post Growth and Evolution = Success appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
I have received this from several sources. Is this the beginning of a movement in the architectural profession? From CORAgroups.org: As architects have become increasingly marginalized in influence and worth to our culture, neither academia nor journalism has supported the historic role of the profession as a consistent voice of value in construction.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Starbucks Coffee Co. has built a website dedicated to the interaction with their customers. It’s called My Starbucks Idea. Have an idea that will improve the Starbucks customer experience? Drop them a line at their website. The best ideas are actually implemented in Starbucks stores throughout the world. Check out the website here: mystarbucksidea.force.com.
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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 13, 2010
What can we learn from other industries to make the traditional architectural and construction processes better? Hospitals are filled with checklists and other systems to make sure that every step of a procedure is done correctly. NASCAR racing teams also use checklists and directives from multiple layers of team members, each with their own specialty.
EntreArchitect
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Last week, Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester, invited me to join her at WVOX 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY. I enjoyed speaking with her about Fivecat Studio, the business of architecture and our annual campaign to support local animal shelters, Pillows of Puppies. [soundcloud url=”[link]. The post Fivecat Studio: Interviewed on WVOX 1460AM appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects.
EntreArchitect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
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EntreArchitect
APRIL 3, 2010
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