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 […]
Sebastian Mariscal
A protege’ of Jonathan Segal, Sebastian Mariscal is making his mentor proud. From ResidentialArchitect.com At Sebastian Mariscal’s age, many young architects and designers are still struggling to find their sea legs. They’re chasing small remodeling jobs, hoping to build a track record of success that will bring larger commissions in the future. But while they’re […]
Blogs Work
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 […]
A Green Badge of Honor
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 […]
Michelle Kaufmann, AIA, LEED AP
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 […]
Westchester’s Forty Under 40
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, […]
LEED AP Update
I passed the exam on Monday. I am officially Mark R. LePage, AIA, LEED AP.
LEED AP… Just Good Business
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 […]
Architect As Construction Manager
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 […]
Jonathan Segal: Entrepreneur Architect
Jonathan Segal: Architect, Developer, Contractor, Owner. The September issue of Architect magazine had a very interesting article about Segal. Since 1990, he has designed, financed and built almost two dozen buildings. No clients. No partners. From the article: Last year, he sold 141 apartments, in five separate developments, to a group of investors. The price, […]
AIA Soloso
About Soloso: The AIA beta launched Soloso in May 2007 as a centralized knowledge and content acquisition experience. The site is more than a series of linked Web pages it is a research tool that, over time, will become a premiere resource for information about architecture and the profession. Soloso will house member content, AIA […]
Icon Custom Masonry
Annmarie’s brother James moved from New York to Charlotte, NC about a decade ago. Since then he has built his company from a dump truck and some labor to one of the top custom masonry contracting companies south of the Mason-Dixon Line. This month’s Southern Accents magazine features the Homestead Preserve in Hot Springs, Virginia. […]
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