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• Is it time to regulate residential design?

  The debate of architect vs. designer has taken on new fervor in this cutthroat economy.

• U.S. Architects Take Business Overseas

  With the economic recovery stuck in low gear, U.S. architects are looking overseas for commissions.

• Does Your Firm's Website Tell Your Story?

  Bold graphics, personality, and quick access to information are all the rage when it comes to portraying your company and its work online.

• Deciding to Remodel or Rebuild Requires Knowing What Both the House and the Client Want

  Sometimes the question of whether to remodel or rebuild isn't an easy one, but it's one architects frequently address.

• A Shrunken Economy Leaves Architects Struggling to Juggle More Small Jobs

  Smaller projects mean more client interviews, thinner profit margins, and more jobs starting and stopping.

• Employee Benefits Often Are in Danger When Firm Revenues Erode

  Some firms are struggling to keep offering perks to employees in the down economy.

• How architects are tweaking fee structures in a touch-and-go economy

  To sustain their businesses during the economic recovery, some firms are getting creative with their pricing.

• Architects Need to Learn to Work With Clients' More Stringent Budgets

  In recessionary times, architects have to exercise their creativity and do more with less.

• How Architects and Their Clients Deal with Obstructionist Neighbors

  While not everyone shares the same aesthetic, there are strategic, peaceful ways to handle design differences among neighbors

• More Architects Are Working From Home to Save Money

  If you've considered abandoning your commercial digs for the comfort and low overhead of home, you're not alone. The number of home-based entrepreneurs is likely to boom over the next few years.