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06/30/98 Stop-Look-Listen (Or is it Vice-Versa?) Especially in early client meetings, we tend to forget who the client is and for whom we’re actually designing a project. The ability to listen is paramount in truly making an attempt to serve the client. Tom Eyerman
06/30/98 Budget 2001: What’s in it for Design Firms? In reviewing the just-released budget for the coming year, DI uncovers some surprising opportunities. This brief summary reveals some of the focus areas for the Clinton Administration’s last hurrah.
06/30/98 Creating Firm Wealth vs. Income Forbes magazine released its annual Forbes 400 list last month [9/98], detailing the wealthiest individuals in America. There weren’t many architects on the list. In fact, there were none. The fortunes from many of the wealthiest architects today
06/30/98 Firming the Firm’s Foundation Cincinnati-based FRCH has a new strategic plan that includes hiring about 110 workers over the next two to three years, according to Lauren Lawley. “This is a deeply rooted, fundamental shift in how this business is running,” said Kevin Roche, FRCH D
06/30/98 New at the Helm The AIA Convention held mid-May in San Francisco was the largest ever with total attendance topping 19,200 according to CFO Fred Deluca. The educational programs guided by Brenda Henderson were again outstanding. Ryan Cramer
06/30/98 Knowledge-based Design/Build Although there is the romantic notion of Design/Build bringing “back” the glory of the Master Builder, this is not the reality. Most architectural graduates are not prepared to actively operate in a Design/Build practice due to no formal Design/Buil Paul Doherty
06/30/98 Understanding Demographics: Shaping Your Firm’s Future As firms try to more methodically plan for growth and change, there are many issues to factor into the decision making process. Scott Simpson, FAIA
06/30/98 The Power of Intentional Design Mass Customization is no longer the oxymoron it was when Stan Davis coined the term ten years ago, nor the “new frontier” it was when I wrote my book five years ago. B. Joseph Pine II
06/30/98 Talkitecture: Running a Successful Architectural Practice Running a successful architectural practice requires a multitude of skills. Design and technical talent are prerequisites, of course, and you’ll also need some marketing, some management, and a modicum of financial savvy. Scott Simpson, FAIA
05/31/98 Accessibility Aftershock Ellerbe, who reportedly spent more than $50,000 defending itself against the Justice Department, agreed to design wheelchair seating so occupants can still see when others stand. James P. Cramer

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