Is business education the answer to the architecture industry?

For some time now, there’s been a lot of discussion about how architects don’t receive adequate business training—whether in universities or while working under someone else. I hear you, and I understand the frustration. But I’m also growing increasingly concerned by the rhetoric I see online. At ArchiBiz, we’ve been part of this conversation, positioning … Continued

Getting to know Monica Jackiewicz-Langdon

We are so excited to introduce you to Monica Jackiewicz-Langdon, our new Account Relationship Manager at ArchiBiz! Based in Krakow, Monica brings a vast and varied range of experiences to ArchiBiz. In the past, she’s worked as a property marketing consultant, architect outreach specialist for Bowerbird, and held various roles at a London-based architecture practice. … Continued

Want to triple your firm’s profits? Avoid these 5 common mistakes

Discover the five common mistakes that could be affecting your architecture firm’s profits and learn actionable solutions to overcome them for a more successful architecture business. If running your own architecture firm was easy, every talented architect with a can-do attitude would do it. There are many moving parts to an architecture firm. First, you … Continued

ArchiBiz 2023 Holiday Reading & Listening Guide

As the holiday season unfolds, it often brings with it an assortment of tasks, deadlines and obligations. Whether you’re tying up loose ends on a project or arranging some last-minute vendors for the end-of-year holiday party, this period is often one that is booked and busy. Waiting for us on the other side, however, lies … Continued

3 Signs You’re Ready For Your First Employee

As a solopreneur architect, you’re used to doing things your way. You’ve built your architecture firm all on your own, and are proud of how far you’ve come. Yet sometimes, you find yourself overworked, stressed and overwhelmed at the amount of responsibilities that fall on your shoulders. So you ask yourself: Should I hire someone? … Continued

Q&A with ArchiBiz Community Manager & Coach, Eszter Riga

We are delighted to introduce Eszter Riga, the newest addition to our team at ArchiBiz!   With a background in journalism, Eszter possesses a unique skill set that intersects art and communication. Prior to joining us, she served as Head of Global Publications at Bowerbird, an online platform that connects architects with journalists. Her five years … Continued

The best project management and planning tool for small architecture firms

Finding the right architecture project management software for your architecture practice can seem like a daunting task. There are so many options to choose from, with different functionalities and price points. However, for small architecture firms, sometimes project management software isn’t the answer. In this article, we break down the best project management and planning … Continued

ArchiBiz Holiday Reading & Listening Guide for 2022 

For many of us, the holiday period can be an overwhelming time of the year.   There are projects to wrap up, invoices to send out, a holiday party to throw and what seems like a never-ending to-do list to get through before we close the office doors.  However busy we might be, it’s important that … Continued

5 biggest risks when starting your own architecture firm 

Many architects aspire to start their own architecture firm one day. They dream of complete autonomy in choosing projects, being their own boss and establishing their name as a respected architect.   Starting your own architecture firm can be an amazing achievement. However, the journey to success is often one that is fraught with difficult roadblocks. … Continued