Ultimate Architecture Studio Startup CHECKLIST.
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by Leon
1y ago
If you are wondering ‘how do I start an architectural studio? Follow this ultimate checklist for Startups to make sure your architecture business gets off to a ripping start. Find out more ?   1. Fee proposal & Invoice template Save yourself time by creating professional-looking fee proposals and invoice templates in advance that are ready to fill out and fire off. Search ‘invoice template example’ online for inspiration. The best templates are simple and easy to understand.  Research the legal requirements of what to include on an invoice. Free invoice template: click here. &nbs ..read more
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How to Prepare for Your LAST Architecture Job Interview
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by Leon
1y ago
Prepare your portfolio Take your entire portfolio to your interview. However, have key pages bookmarked with post-it notes so you can easily present a condensed version clearly if needed. You could ask your interviewer if they want to see the full works or the highlights before you start presenting. ✔️ Make sure your portfolio is in order. ✔️ No pesky hairs! Are all the pages clean? ✔️ Rips, folds, scribbles. Are any pages needing reprinting? ✔️ Bookmarked key pages for quick access. ✔️ Supporting documents? Have ‘em just in case.  Tip: Leave your portfolio pages on the table during the ..read more
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How to Name Your Architecture Business
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by Leon
1y ago
Before you go all Jeff Bezos on the architecture industry you must first create the ultimate architecture business name. The architecture business name you are after will be memorable, unique and timeless. Follow this important guide to help you generate the architecture business name for success. Find out more ? Is Your Business Name Memorable?  What names do your competitors use? Choose a name that is novel and innovative. Architecture is a competitive market, there will be plenty of competition trying to win the same work. Your business name needs to stand out from the crowd to help es ..read more
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Things To Know About SMALL Architecture Practices
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by Leon
2y ago
When it is time to apply for job positions within architecture practices, It is important to show you have the skills that are desired in the job role. However, It is equally important to consider your own requirements from a place of work. Will this practice be a good fit for you?   The majority of architecture practices operating in the UK are classed as ‘small’ practices. Therefore it’s likely you will apply for a position in this category. To help you prepare for work in a small practice, read this list of likely job roles and expectations. ? Team Size: 1-10 no. of employees ? Common ..read more
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10 famous buildings every architecture student should know
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by Leon
2y ago
There are 100s of buildings every architect and architecture student should know. To save you time here are 10 absolute bangers for your inspiration and arch-encyclopaedia! Beijing National Stadium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Sydney Opera House House of Falling Water Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre Seagram Building The Burj al Arab Petronas Towers Empire State Building 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin) Find out more ? Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Photo by Antonio Gabola ? Frank Gehry, Bilbao, Spain. 1997 One of Gehry’s most famous buildings and an icon piece of modernist architecture ..read more
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Easy Passive incomes for architects & architecture students
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by Leon
2y ago
Architecture is a demanding discipline, professionally and to study. You may want to earn extra money but not have any spare time to set up a side hustle or moonlight. Thankfully the internet exists and it has a whopping eCommerce that even architects and architecture students can tap into. This blog will show you ? how to earn money online as an architect or architecture student Here are some fantastic ideas and the best places online to start an easy passive income. Keep reading to jump on the eCommerce express ? A passive income is a stream of revenue created with little effort and upkeep ..read more
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Architecture Platforms in Every Niche Imaginable
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by Leon
2y ago
Architecture blogs, websites and platforms like these offer a wealth of valuable resources and information for architecture students and professionals. The creators who made them have a passion to share their knowledge to help the Archi-community. Here are just some of the subjects these platforms cover; Visualisation • Language • Presentation • Organisation • Speaking • Graphics • Software tutorials • Theory • Apprenticeships • Productivity • Part 3 • Lifestyle • Resources • CAD drawing • Experiences • Careers • Interior Design This list is in no particular order, go check each of them out, y ..read more
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How to Develop a Successful Architecture Design Concept
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by Leon
2y ago
This blog will show you a methodical and manageable way of creating and developing a successful architecture design concept! Sketch Initial Response Research Site Site Photos Massing Defining Spaces Case Studies Find out more ? ? Sketch Initial Response Visiting your site and exploring its surroundings before starting extensive research will allow your initial reactions to be uninfluenced by any external factors. Sketching small moments happening on your site and on a larger holistic scale will be a great place to start recording your first impressions. Sketch by focusing on the ..read more
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What to Expect at Architecture School
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by Leon
2y ago
Get prepared for university ? with this friendly heads up on what an architecture student must know. Multitasking Deadlines Supplies, Research Public speaking Software Thick skin Dedication Group work and solo studies Find out more ? ? Multitasking There are 3 main modules in the architecture curriculum; design, humanities, technology. Each subject has demanding expectations and unrealistic deadlines (Usually all at the same time). Therefore, you must be able to multitask and be able to pick up and drop projects when needs must. Firmbee.com ? Deadlines On the way to being a ..read more
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Learn the 5 steps of Photoshop Post Production
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by Leon
2y ago
? Introduction No matter how hot your visual comes off the render press there are always a few (or many) post production touches to be done in an image manipulation software such as Photoshop. This article will explain those image transforming steps that you need ticking off to bring your visuals to life. ?What’s in this Article Composition Populating the Scene Lighting & Atmosphere Foreground Details Context ? Find out more ?1. Composition It's intuitive to have a wide camera angle set for your render. However, having the FOV set between 30mm to 50mm makes for far more architectural com ..read more
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