Blending Aesthetics and Strategy in Architectural Web Design In a world where digital presence defines credibility, architects can no longer afford to have an outdated or ineffective website. Your firm’s website isn’t just a portfolio—it’s your digital storefront, a client magnet, and a powerful tool for business growth. To dig deeper into this, I sat […]
Planning an Offsite Retreat on a Budget: A Guide for Cost-Conscious Small Firm Architects
In our previous article, we discussed the immense value that offsite retreats can bring to small firm architects. From sparking creativity to strengthening your team, stepping away from the daily grind offers numerous benefits that can help propel your practice forward. But let’s face it—when you’re running a small firm, both time and financial resources […]
Why You May Need to Step Away: The Value of Offsite Retreats for Small Firm Architects
Stepping away from the daily grind isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for small firm architects. Offsite retreats offer a powerful opportunity to recharge, refocus, and reimagine your practice’s future. By learning from how larger companies use these retreats for strategic planning, team building, and innovation, you can unlock new potential for your own firm. Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to take a step back.
Connections matter less — and more — than you probably think
How to Start Building Professional Relationships Introduction So, you are interested in building professional relationships? The following article can be used as a guide to not only review the “how” of building connections, but also to think about “why” you should. Instructions To get the most out of this article, take the time to think […]
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 […]
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 […]