Our job as small firm architects is not only to design great buildings or to prepare construction documents, which become the legal contract between owner and contractor. Our responsibility is far greater than what’s listed in our agreement between owner and architect. Our clients have big dreams, little idea of how to achieve their goals […]
A New Business Model for Small Firm Architects
A perfect storm has developed and we are taking advantage of our opportunity to be more efficient, more effective, more flexible and have more freedom. First, A Bit of History In 1999, we launched Fivecat Studio from a makeshift studio in the basement of our 1934 stucco cottage in the woods of Chappaqua, New York. […]
How To Find Your First Architecture Client
“How do I get noticed when I am first starting an architecture firm? I have no portfolio of my own to show clients. How do I get that first solo project?” I receive comments and emails on a regular basis asking these or similar questions. (Shout out to Andrew and Samantha most recently.) I’ve shared […]
Top Five Apps for Architects in Daily Practice
The following is a guest post written by my friend Andrew Hawkins. He’s an active member of the Texas Society of Architects, a LEED Accredited Professional and the President of Hawkins Architecture based in College Station, Texas. When Andrew is not running his busy firm or finding ways to be more productive using his iPad, he writes […]
To See Change in Your Life… Be Intentional
Since dedicating all my waking moments to growth at Fivecat Studio, the development of Entrepreneur Architect and all its associated support mechanisms, the duration of those waking moments have become unreasonable and quite unhealthy. Sleep has become a luxury. We’ve succeeded in reaching all the goals set by my 12/12/12 Project almost 1 year ago and […]
How Much Will It Cost to Start My Own Architecture Firm?
That is a question that many of my readers ask me each week. The answer will certainly differ depending on whom you ask. When architects ask me how much it will cost to launch an architecture firm, I say, “as much as you need.” Below I will discuss the very basics required to launch a […]
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