NotebookLM: A Solution for Architectural Wikis
Google’s new NotebookLM is one of the first AI tools that makes it pretty simple to build a Wiki for yourself or your architectural firm.
DeepResearch for Architects
Architects have questions every day and AI is ideal for getting the answers.
AI Design Assistants
It may be time for small-firm architects to start using AI - or at least get very familiar with what it can do.
AI Poll Results
What do Architects think about AI? Poll results.
Small-Firm Architects and AI in 2025
This post discusses the impact of AI for small-firm architects, particularly after the rise of ChatGPT in 2023, which sparked interest in the technology. The author shares insights gained over the past 18 months, noting the remarkable nature of AI and the mystery surrounding its functioning. Concerns about AI dominating the world appear increasingly unfounded, with the author asserting that its significance will rival that of the Industrial Revolution.
The Six Thinking Hats
This is one easy book that anyone can benefit from, including Architects.
Are Salaries Fair
Are salaries fair. Here is how Architects can deal with fairness.
How Much Are You Worth An Hour?
An IRL way of setting hourly rates for Architects and other consultants.
How Do You Calculate Fees?
Learn how to calculate an appropriate fee for nearly any architectural project - large or small.
Project Forms
Project Forms close the gap between project management and business management for small-firm architects.
Vision-Mission-Goals
How useful are vision, mission, goals to the small-firm architect
Thoughts on Getting Paid
Thoughts and advice on small-firm architects’ invoicing methods.
Another Reason Architectural Firms Are Small
Architects need this strategy to grow, endure, and profit.
Downsize Your Accounting
Why your architectural firm cannot afford accounting.
Delegating
Delegating is key to business success. Take my advice on how to do it right.
Organizing Your Files In The Cloud
If you are happy with your way of storing your files, then this won't help you. If not, you may get an idea or two here.
Systems vs Goals
I have disappointed myself for years with my goals. Dilbert showed me a better way.
REWORK
A really helpful book for everyone, especially Architects.
Budgeting For Expenses
Managing expenses is key to having profits.
Architectural Fees - Hybrid Projects
Architectural projects and fees are never as simple as they seem.
Why Are Most Architectural Firms Small?
Did you know that census statistics indicate that most architectural firms are small. I have been wondering about that. Why would that be?
Lessons Learned
How to embed your architectural knowledge into your firm’s process.
Build Your Knowledge Base With "Lessons Learned"
Build the value of your architectural firm by adding to your knowledge-base.
Daily Timekeeping
Daily timekeeping is a Best Practice for Architects. Here is why…
Building Groups Explained
One of the fundamental parts of calculating an architectural design fee as a percentage of construction cost is characterizing the complexity of the project.
The 6 Ways To Set Hourly Rates
These are the six most common ways for Architects to set hourly rates.
Top Level Organizing
Organizing the 40+ subjects an architect works with.
Do You Have Unique Methods?
All Architects have unique methods. The real benefit comes from documenting them.
A Business-Like Approach To Additional Services
Everyone recognizes a significant increase in the size of the project as a change in the work for the architect. But what is a little more subtle is how the fee should change
Top 10 Ways Architects Lose Money
Sometimes it is the economy. Sometimes your loss is self-inflicted.