Residential Architect Magazine: Practice

Social Justice Propels Today's Young Design Professionals

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:15:01 EST

When pursuing jobs in the design profession, young graduates want to bring their conscience to work.

How to Talk to Clients

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:01 EST

Architects are trained to use esoteric language to establish their authority. But to get things built they need to both inspire people and put them at ease.

What Will the Future of Residential Architecture Bring?

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:04:33 EST

In this industry moment poised between post-crash and comeback, it's a good time to pause, look around, and ask how we'll move forward.

American Architects Follow Work Overseas to China

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 01:07:01 EST

With work to be done in China, American architects find themselves traversing a foreign landscape.

Spec Writing in the Digital Age

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:38:45 EST

The search for the perfect products has gone global--and local.

Protect Your Work: Online Copyright Advice for Architects

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 10:55:23 EST

Tips for negotiating the copyright land mines of the online world.

For better and worse: how architect spouses cope with a crushing economy.

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:45:40 EST

While family-run businesses have advantages, couples who have tied the knot professionally face obvious risks, especially during a recession.

Strategies for jump-starting stalled projects

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:26:12 EST

While the economy is starting to rebound, architects need to strategize when it comes to jump-starting their stalled projects.

Everyone must be an entrepreneur as traditional paths of doing business disintegrate across professions.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:55:57 EST

Adapting to an unpredictable economy means finding your inner entrepreneur.

When dealing with clients and banks, architects need to be smart about what's normally routine paperwork

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:27:36 EST

How architects are navigating today's precipitous lending landscape.

Is it time to regulate residential design?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:27:25 EST

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

U.S. Architects Take Business Overseas

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:36:17 EST

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

Does Your Firm's Website Tell Your Story?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:36:24 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:41:09 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:27:18 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:32:07 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:34:00 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:34:06 EST

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

How Architects and Their Clients Deal with Obstructionist Neighbors

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:36:53 EST

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:34:15 EST

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.