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 […]
Project Undercurrent
The world is changing rapidly and social media is the fuel. A couple of years ago, my friend, kitchen designer Susan Serra convinced me to join Twitter. I had so many things going on at the time (some things never change) and I was hesitant to commit to another social platform. With Susan’s encouragement, I […]
How I Started My Own Architecture Firm (Part 2)
Last week I shared my journey from discovering my passion for entrepreneurism through my development as an intern. If you missed it, I recommend you read Part 1 before proceeding with Part 2 below. Seventeen feet long and 8 feet wide, we claimed a corner of our new basement and equipped it with a […]
How I Started My Own Architecture Firm (Part 1)
I always knew I would someday have my own firm. I’m a born entrepreneur… quite literally. Dad’s a retired auto mechanic and he taught me entrepreneurism early. As a child, I watched how he bought old Corvettes and flipped them for a profit. When I was 13, I started doing the same. With savings from […]
Eight Independent Architects Taking the Lead
These past weeks, before and following the AIA Convention in Denver, I have heard from many architects seeking solutions to the crisis in which we architects find ourselves. Many small firm architects and sole proprietors have declared Repositioning a failure before it has even begun. This August will mark my twentieth year in this profession. […]
I am an Entrepreneur Architect
Did you miss my Architect Live presentation at the AIA Convention in Denver this past week? Well, I have a little gift for you. Click the image to the left and download a short eBook of my full speech. The words are inspired by my Entrepreneur Architect Manifesto. I listed all the topics I believe we need […]
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