Annmarie and I started our architecture firm in 1999. With no clients, no money and a huge leap of faith we launched Fivecat Studio.
We had no idea what we were doing.
Every step of the way was a trial and error. We had no business training, no experience with business systems and we were completely unprepared for what the future had planned for us.
Today things are different. Throughout my 20 years in the profession and 15 years as a firm owner, I have learned how to build and run a very successful architecture firm. EntreArchitect Foundations is a collection of 50+ business forms and checklists designed and built specifically for my firm, Fivecat Studio.
These documents are, quite literally, the foundation of my success.
The mission of EntreArchitect is to provide inspiration, knowledge and resources for your successful architecture firm. What better way to help you succeed than to share my proven business documents?
This collection includes documents for Business Administration, Design Development, Project Management, Construction Management, Sales and my own proprietary Project Organizer. Whether you are starting a new firm or you’ve been in business for decades, these documents will make your business systems purr like a happy kitty (that’s a little Fivecat Studio humor).
$97.00
Included with the package is our proprietary Pre-Design Client Questionnaire…FREE!
This one document helps us gather information about the project, the client and all their hopes, wants and needs. It requests Love/Loathe Image Collections and provides an inventory of likes and dislikes using a matrix of 100+ descriptive words, revealing each client’s personal taste and style. It keeps the pre-design process fun while gathering all the information required for a successful project.
You get all 50+ forms and checklists, including the Pre-Design Client Questionnaire, for only $97.00.
That is less than $2.00 per document.
Twenty years of development for less than $2.00 per document. Imagine the time you will save by starting your own collection with these documents as your foundation.
When you make a purchase, a link to a .zip file will be emailed to you. The documents are prepared in Microsoft Word Template format ready for you to customize with your own logo and firm name.
Best of all, there is NO RISK. Your purchase is 100% guaranteed. You trust me. I trust you. Just like the old days… If you are not satisfied, I will return all your money.
Ready to buy? Click the BUY NOW button below and you’ll be on your way to success.
$97.00
Here’s what other architects are saying about EntreArchitect Foundations.
I have versions of many of these, culled from past firms and ones I’ve generated myself. As I continue to improve my process and project flow I thought it would be a great idea to have a complete set from Fivecat, refined over 20 years of practice. It’s a very reasonable price for the number of documents.
I expect this set of Foundation docs will help me to be more methodical and not re-create the wheel so much for each project while also helping me to be thorough and not miss something critical. I have been making shopping lists for clients lately and I’m pleased you have complete versions ready to use. There are so many good docs in the package. I’m excited about the usefulness of each and the potential efficiencies I’ll gain by using them.
Cary Westerbeck, Principal at westerbeck|architecture
Although I’ve been in the industry for many years, I’ve worked for several different firms and none really had any set of checklists to help guide the SD, DD, CD, CA/CO process. No wonder things get missed sometimes!
I figured your documents would be a great jumping off point for me as I set up my own firm “from scratch” again and redefine the tools of the trade for the 21st C. office. So, yes, of course I bought the set!
Thank you for stepping up and offering these. Our industry needs exactly these kinds of tools to improve customer service to our clients.
Tara Imani, Architect, Writer, Blogger at IndigoArchitect.com
We reviewed the documents and believe they are perfect for firms that cater to residential and small commercial projects. We are altering some of the documents to use on larger projects, but believe this is a great foundation resource. Good job Mark, the documents are well put together and can be tailored for many different project types.
Jason Lockhart, Partner at Sinektiks LLC
Mark, I just purchased your Foundations Documents and I’m super excited about them.
I must admit, it was a bit of an impulse buy for me. I’m currently in the middle of refining my project delivery methods and I got a LOT out of your recent posts on sales and contract preparation, so I figured a lot of the info you’ve given out for free on your blog is worth at least $80, so why not.
Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that the packet is really good. I’m especially excited about the client questionnaires for things like initial contact (pre-screening the client), pre-design/programming and the shopping lists during DD. I also want to spend more time going through the checklists for DD and CD drawing prep. Although I have my own versions, I’m recently finding that I could save a lot of time coordinating with consultants if I add more info to my DD sets. I just haven’t really figured out exactly what info was needed, so I think your documents will save me a lot of time. Even just the way they’re organized is super helpful.
Jill Cropp, Studio Cropp Architecture & Design
Not sure yet? Foundations-Table-of-Contents and see what you’ll get.
Still need more information before making a decision? Here are three FREE samples to get you started.
P004-Zoning-Analysis-Checklist
D003-Shopping-List-Kitchen-Finishes
P014-Fixture-Finish-Approval-Letter
(These free samples are in PDF format. The collection documents are fully functional MS Word and MS Excel Template formats.)
I hope that helps. When you’re ready…
Click the BUY NOW button and you’ll have the full collection in minutes.
$97.00
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Mark R. LePage, AIA