Architizer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Combining meticulous craftsmanship, innovative problem solving and a more intimate focus on the contextual needs of each project, such practices can instigate a ripple effect, inspiring larger firms and communities alike. This considerate outlook utilizes the wisdom of the past to help address the region’s contemporary needs.

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Architecture Firm Firms Industrial Small Firm 129

SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 9, 2022

The second is a two-part series by blogger Graham McKay on his Misfits’ Architecture platform (with input from Mohammad Saad Ahmad ) that questions whether BIM is driving the industry, or the industry is driving BIM. The problem is attaining this mastery is presently beyond the reach of most small firms.

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Industrial Management Information Contractor 218

EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2023

A Guide for Small Firm Architect Business Owners Using Web-based Automation Tools Social media has become a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish a strong online presence. Respond to comments and messages, and use social media listening tools to track mentions of your brand or industry.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Client 79

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In the latest episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast ( Episode 592 ), I had the privilege of sitting down with Janine Aurichio, a transformative business and mental fitness coach who has devoted her career to empowering creative professionals in the design-build industry. This mindset fosters curiosity and keeps dialogue constructive.

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Small Firm Firms Industrial Foundation 102

Portland Architecture

JUNE 13, 2023

For me, like many, Gradient provided an introduction to the work Linden, Brown, which is the latest in a succession of award-winning local small firms founded by architects formerly with Portland’s Allied Works (including Waechter Architecture, Lever Architecture, and Beebe Skidmore).

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Firms Housing Architecture Commercial 171

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. The danger in such generalizations is that they also reinforce typological hierarchies in the industry (i.e.,

Architecture Firm 103

Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 103

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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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 104

Architizer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ranging in size, geography and expertise, these 26 studios came out on top in the Best Firm Categories. Each team was judged on the strength of their portfolio and recognized for delivering some of the most compelling and creative projects the industry has seen over the past 10 years.

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Firms Architecture Firm Architecture Small Firm 119

EntreArchitect

MARCH 11, 2025

For small firm architects, this approach is a reminder that working closely with contractors from the outset of a project can result in better outcomes for all parties involved. For small firm architects, this approach is a compelling case study in sustainable business growth.

Architect 71

Architect Small Firm Technology Technology 71

Archeyes

MARCH 17, 2025

Whether launching a new firm, expanding operations, or financing a major project, securing a loan is often necessary. The post The Importance of a Business Loan Calculator for Architects and Small Firms appeared first on ArchEyes. Access to funding is a crucial aspect of running an architecture practice.

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Small Firm Firms Finances Architect 52

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

We must protect ourselves, our firms and our families from the risk of legal action. Relative to the other expenses of a small firm, professional liability insurance is down right expensive… until you need it. Several small firms I know, mostly serving the residential market, are taking the risk of practicing without coverage.

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Insurance Small Firm Firms Architect 52

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the much-anticipated fifth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual rundown of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. We’ve also curated a selection of featured firms, providing some extra background on their A+Award triumphs.

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Firms Architecture Design Residential 121

EntreArchitect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Generative Architecture for Small Firms. All this sounds fine and well for the architect ready to try their hand, except smaller firms might find that a limitation due to the pricing of programs which can start at anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 for a license. How will that play out to the small firm architect?

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Small Firm Firms Architect Architecture 52

EntreArchitect

APRIL 18, 2017

For all professional design firms there are two different, yet interrelated levels of profitability – a firm’s overall profitability and the profitability of each completed project. Historically, the profitability of professional design firms is, on average, in the range of 8-12%. The firm’s culture (or lack of one.).

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Small Firm Firms Architect Management 52

Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Architizer is delighted to introduce a NEW Best Firm Category to the 12th Annual A+Awards : Best Sole Practioner. F reelance architects and designers and single-person architecture and/or design firms invited to throw their hats in the ring: Start Submission What is the most propagandistic image of ‘the architect’?

Engineering 139

Engineering Engineering Architecture Firms 139

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 27, 2025

Small firm architects face unique challenges in building their brands and distinguishing themselves in a competitive market. Effective branding strategies for small architecture firms can help overcome these obstacles. This method ensures a cohesive and compelling brand story, even for small firms.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 64

EntreArchitect

MAY 30, 2021

I’ve sorted through a lot of messy books in the 17 years that I’ve been in the accounting industry. For those of you who are tackling bookkeeping yourselves, here are the most common mistakes I see when I take over this role from small architecture firm leaders: Too many “hands in the Quickbooks jar.” You wouldn’t.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Architecture Firm 52

EntreArchitect

AUGUST 9, 2016

I’ve seen everything from outhouses to industrial waste water treatment plants find their way to the glossy pages of print publications. The post How To Get Published as a Small Firm Architect appeared first on EntreArchitect // Small Firm Entrepreneur Architects. Question: Have you had your projects published?

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Small Firm Firms Architect Client 52

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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Small Firm Architect Firms Architecture 111

EntreArchitect

MAY 26, 2014

Many small businesses, including many small architecture firms, after years of finding ways to keep the doors open are succumbing to the years of economic instability and calling it quits. We’re spending only what needs to be spent to build a stronger firm… and much sacrifice remains. AIA KnowledgeNet.

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Small Firm Firms Architect Contract 40

Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Mexico based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge. Total Projects.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Cities 104

Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Architizer's A+Awards Best Firm categories allow design firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of “World’s Best Architecture Firm”. Start an A+Firm Award Application today. . As winners of the Best Firm Categories , each office was judged based on the strength of their portfolios.

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Firms Architecture Commercial Residential 98

Archmark

MARCH 29, 2019

How to make marketing work for your architecture firm. Recently, we asked Richard Marshall, Principal with Perkins+Will , about the importance of marketing for small firms, “The best organizations view marketing as just as important a skill set as design. . “ What makes your firm better or different than your competitors?

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Firms Building Architect Client 95

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). Top image: bio-based materials can be found in the Material Innovation Hub This is mainly for large architecture firms using custom design tools.

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Materials Architect Small Firm Firms 134

Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s time to take your place among the world’s best firms! Forming a key part of the newly expanded A+Awards, the world’s largest architectural awards program, the new Firm Categories will spotlight the best in the AEC industry, giving innovative companies the global recognition they deserve.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Information 98

Architizer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Calling all architects, landscape architects, interior designers and creative minds from around the world: This is your chance to celebrate your work on the global stage, and establish your firm as an innovative thought leader in the AEC industry. Eligible firms should submit at least 3 projects built within the last 10 years.

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Space Firms Architecture Renovation 137

Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In recognition of this fact, Architizer is delighted to present the fourth edition of the coveted A+List , an annual run-down of every firm that scooped an A+Award and A+Firm Award in the previous season. The A+List is arranged alphabetically, with more information available by clicking on the link to each firm’s profile.

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Firms Architecture Design Transportation 98

EntreArchitect

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In the world of architecture, knowledge is more than just powerit’s the lifeblood of a firms success. And, as the industry continues to evolve, so must the systems that manage this knowledge. After a brief detour into law, Parsons discovered the booming tech industry during the dot-com boom of the late 90s.

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Management Architecture Firms Architecture Firm 105

Dwell

AUGUST 2, 2024

Coming off of a few failed attempts at other firms, the group is making industry history. In 2021, a small but significant wave of architecture firms coalesced under Architectural Workers United , represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

Contract 108

Contract Firms Architecture Small Firm 108

Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the critical need for the AEC industry to work towards a more sustainable, resilient and ethically designed built environment, the job of being an architect has never been more complex, and success is far from guaranteed. We’re also thankful for the small but mighty architecture firms that make up the majority of the profession.

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Environment Architect Small Firm Firms 98

Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Architecture and design firms of all sizes, locales and specialisms are invited to submit their projects and portfolios for major industry recognition, publication in print and more this year. Architizer is thrilled to announce that the 11th Annual A+Awards is officially open for entries! Celebrating the People Behind the Projects.

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Project Firms Architecture Firm Small Firm 98

EntreArchitect

JANUARY 26, 2016

Charrette Venture Group (CVG) works with new and growing design firms to build stronger businesses by investing resources and applying proven concepts. Tens of thousands of architecture firms operate with under $500,000 in annual revenue with no experience or knowledge of the requirements to grow beyond that level.

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Architecture Firm Firms Small Firm Architecture 52

BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Reflecting on historical technological transitions, such as Industrialization or the automobile, it is evident disruptive technologies don't just eliminate jobs but also create opportunities. Companies that encourage and equip their people to leverage AI will out-compete even large firms that are slow to implement AI.

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Architecture Technology Technology Design 105

Architizer

MAY 7, 2024

Crafting a well-defined business strategy is crucial for the success of any business, architecture firms included, but according to the most recent AIA Business Survey Report in 2022, only 26% of small firms, 40% of medium-sized firms, and 71% of large firms have one written down. So, where do you start?

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Visualization Architect Firms Diagram 119

EntreArchitect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As a business development manager at a prominent design and planning firm based in Raleigh, NC, he plays a crucial role in connecting clients with the right experts to turn their visions into reality. The same principle applies to architectsby sharing your knowledge, you become a trusted voice in your industry. Jeds approach?

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Real Estate Building Architect Finances 69

Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

In a move that celebrates architectural excellence, we are delighted to announce a significant enhancement to the Firm Profiles pages on Architizer: introducing distinctive blue “+” badges for firms that have secured an A+Award in any Firm Awards category.

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Firms Innovation Visualization Architecture Firm 61

Architizer

JULY 1, 2024

We are thrilled to witness this evolution reflected in this year’s A+Awards winners , celebrating both Canadian firms working abroad and projects within Canada. Specializing in ecological and sustainable construction, the firm emphasizes wellness and the human and social character of environments.

Contemporary 131

Contemporary Architecture Sustainability Firms 131