Come on and admit it - we've either done it or we're thinking about doing it. It's the siren's call of moonlighting, beckoning you to the edge of darkness with the promise of being addressed as an … [Read more...]
The Art of saying “No”
Telling your client "no" is a bad idea. Except when it isn't ... but saying "no" is a practice you should try to avoid. I don't like to say no and I'll always try to find a way to avoid saying it … [Read more...]
Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary
On January 18, 2010, I wrote my first post on salary (it was actually the 4th post I ever wrote) and it was titled Architect's Salary - Wanna Know? I started that post off by writing: "How much … [Read more...]
Taking the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE)
In order to call yourself an architect (or even state that you provide architectural services) you have to pass the architectural registration exam - the ARE. It is a grueling 7-part test that if you … [Read more...]
Architectural Interns
Architectural Interns ~huuh ~ yeah What are they good for? Absolutely nothing~ awwwhuh-uhhuhh [if you don't know the Edwin Starr version of the song 'War' you need to go here after reading this … [Read more...]
What’s an architects day like?
So what exactly does an architect do all day? Chances are the answer is "a lot" and depending on the market sector in which they focus, probably something somewhat similar and somewhat unique compared … [Read more...]