In a recent conversation with Katie Alessi and Kelly Donahue, I was reminded just how much opportunity sits in front of small firm architects when we embrace “intentional visibility”. Katie and Kelly bring a combined 45 years of marketing and communications experience in the AEC industry. During our discussion, they broke down why so many […]
How Light Can Help You Build Healthier Lives and Better Architecture
Why Architects Must Rethink Light as a Daily Human Need, Not Just a Design Feature If there is one lesson I hope every architect takes from my conversation with David Warfel, it is this: light is not just a technical layer of our projects. Light is a fundamental force shaping how people feel, think, work, […]
How Skylab Architecture Builds Community Through Placemaking
In this week’s episode of EntreArchitect Podcast, I sat down with Susan Barnes and Robin Wilcox of Skylab Architecture, a Portland-based firm known for crafting designs that honor legacy and landscape while driving long-term value for clients and communities. Our conversation explored how Skylab approaches placemaking—the art and business of creating spaces that feel authentic […]
Designing for Justice: How Architecture Can Serve Communities Through Policy and Practice
When I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow architect, Kurt Neiswender, for Episode 630 of the EntreArchitect Podcast, we covered everything from community architecture and teaching to podcasting and affordable housing. But the one thing that tied it all together? Purpose. Kurt is an architect, educator, and advocate who believes in using design […]
Flying Solo Podcast for Architects: How Katie Kangas is Leading a New Movement
It’s not every day that we get to witness a member of our own community take a leap into something new… something bold. But today, we get to do exactly that. I am proud to introduce you to a brand-new podcast from EntreArchitect: Flying Solo with Katie Kangas. Katie’s not just a podcast host. She’s […]
A Guide to ESOP for Architecture Firms
Why ESOPs Matter for Architects When small firm architects talk about succession, legacy, and culture, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) often come up. They promise a way to reward the people who built the firm, provide liquidity for the owner, and preserve the practice for the future. But what exactly is an ESOP, and how […]
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