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Nov 15 2021

Architecture Is Human: Part III – Context: The Cauldron

We are all somewhere. None live solely in our minds, or on the glowing screen you are seeing here. We all have a context, an origin point, a place. Humans are not satisfied with instinct, they create. Everything is made in a place. That place is where the needs and desires of those who wish […]

Written by Duo Dickinson · Categorized: Design, History, theory · Tagged: Design, history, theory, Time

Nov 01 2021

Weaving international work into your architecture career

Tips on how to get global  By Lucas Gray Working internationally is often a mystery for practitioners, but it doesn’t have to be. As an attendee of architecture school in Canada and the Glenn Murcutt Masters Class in Australia, and a designer who has worked in Thailand, China, Japan, Germany, and the US, I’ve strived […]

Written by Lucas Gray · Categorized: Business Development, Career, International · Tagged: careers, international, work abroad

Oct 25 2021

The Six Layers of a Healthy Referral Strategy

It’s safe to say if a healthy, fully functioning referral strategy has six layers, there’s a good chance you’re missing one or two of them (or maybe more).   When I say a healthy and fully functioning referral strategy, I mean that you’re producing the desired results of referrals received that isn’t left to chance and […]

Written by Stacey Brown Randall · Categorized: Business Development, Marketing · Tagged: business development, Marketing, marketing for architects, Marketing Strategies, referral marketing, referrals

Oct 05 2021

Architecture Is Human: Part II – History: The Other Gravity

Every second passes, and there was a before, now and after. Unrelenting. Unchanging. On every thing we see, hear, taste and touch. Time is universal. It is so pervasive, so overwhelming, that we often simply ignore it. We want to live forever. We want to freeze time. We revel in the past, we want the […]

Written by Duo Dickinson · Categorized: Design, History · Tagged: Design, history, Time

Sep 27 2021

Architects Adapt to ‘Big Data’

People produce data, lots of it & Big Data can capture it, all of it. Imagine a new school or community development that can help plan itself with information collected from Big Data.  Gone are the days of taking surveys and sharing your zip code at check-outs in physical stores as a way to predict […]

Written by Luke Arehart · Categorized: Technology · Tagged: artificial intelligence, big data, technology

Sep 20 2021

Work From Home: Transition steps for architects and designers.

For most service-based businesses the prospect of working from home might feel overwhelming and frankly quite scary. The increasing uncertainty and anxiety about the personal dangers from the epidemic and its impact on the economy will make the challenge of adjusting to these work changes even greater. In this article I cover strategies that you […]

Written by Sara Kolata · Categorized: covid19 · Tagged: work from home, work life, work/life balance

Sep 13 2021

Architecture Is Human: Part I – The Humanity of Making Things

Architecture only exists in humanity. Burrows, hives, nests and anthills are creations of instinct, not design, despite their exquisite beauty. Humanity is distinct from all other life on earth because, for us, instinct is inadequate. So it is with architecture. Outcomes in architecture are twofold. First, like the designs of instinct, any building must protect […]

Written by Duo Dickinson · Categorized: Architects · Tagged: Architecture, Personal Philosophy, theory

Sep 06 2021

What Is Your Favorite “F” Word

Yes, you read that correctly. As a Sandler Trainer, my favorite F word is FUDWACA. Yes, FUDWACA, but more on that later. We have all heard the term 30-second commercial or elevator pitch.  We all most likely have a few different versions, depending on our audience. The 30-second commercial is not a new technique. It has been […]

Written by Scott Biss · Categorized: Business Development, Marketing, Sales · Tagged: business development, Marketing Strategies, sales, sales process, sales strategies, Sales System

Aug 23 2021

Leadership – Is it Common Sense?

by Greg Burke, FAIA, NCARB Is there such a thing as common sense leadership. Quoting Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, “…the short answer is yes! The long answer is Hell Yes!” In previous articles we have looked at traits and styles of leadership. The main question about leadership is can anyone do it? The answer […]

Written by Greg Burke, AIA, NCARB · Categorized: Leadership · Tagged: architects as leaders, leadership, Leadership in Architecture

Aug 16 2021

Taking A Different Path

This post was originally published on the newsletter “A Better Built Environment.” You can check out other posts and subscribe for free here: https://blog.lucasgraydesign.com There is no right way to pursue a career in architecture. There are a myriad ways each of us can impact the profession, serve clients and the public, and design a […]

Written by Lucas Gray · Categorized: Career, Entrepreneur Architects, Future of Architecture, Practice of Architecture · Tagged: careers, Mentoring, Profession

Aug 02 2021

Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer

by Kari Sebern – Vector Collaborative It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required.  Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. The International Residential Code (IRC) offers prescriptive design measures for basic foundation walls and footings. Small, punched […]

Written by Kari Sebern · Categorized: Engineering, Structural Engineering · Tagged: Engineer

Jul 26 2021

Get your practice on a fast track through technology

After graduating, a lot of young people encounter a slow start beginning their careers in architecture. The truth is that advancement through the profession, even in later stages, is slower than in many other fields. This post, written from the perspective of an early-stage architect, tries to explain why this issue exists and how it […]

Written by Milan Dragoljevic · Categorized: Technology · Tagged: Emerging Professionals, experiences, technology

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