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7 mistakes traditional architects usually make

I just talked with a small architecture firm owner that was working hard to keep the studio open, just to pay minimum wage and survive until the next month. He is close to burnout. Jesus Christ! What the hell is happening with all the architecture studios out there? And why do 90% of architects fail […]

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Message for entrepreneurs

If you are an entrepreneur, you… … want to fail. Knowing, understanding, and being willing to adopt failure as a way of learning to go a little further in the next effort. … have a little bit of shame every day, a lot of humility especially towards yourself, and a lot of empathy with everything […]

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Why people never start

This is an extract from The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi, that might resonate with some architects out there. If you this text resonates with you, I completely understand you. We all have been there. (I’ve added some words to directly relate to architecture) It says… “I have a young friend who dreams […]

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My story

Long story short 3 years ago, I made a decision I was fed up with my situation back then, Managing a traditional local architecture studio, In an apparently successful situation employing 7 people and making quite a good business Customers were fluent, with increasing work, money was flowing I was only 29 years old But […]

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Empowering Architecture

7 months already have gone since we started building Stoor to help architects and designers connect with builders, developers and many other architects from all over the world. We are a platform that acts as an integrator and helps architects and users to complete the transaction of an architectural project successfully. As in many other sectors like music, movies, […]

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How is ‘Scan to BIM’ reshaping the AEC Industry

When BIM was first introduced in the market, it was majorly used for creating virtual tours for the clients. But it is no longer limited to 3D virtual representations. A lot of data and construction information is now being integrated into these virtual renderings to obtain VDC (Virtual Design and Construction). BIM for retrofits can […]

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10 Rules for Building a Powerful Brand in Architecture

As your experience grows and your reputation builds, your brand will develop… with or without you. Your brand value is what others feel your brand to be. Your job is to plan, sculpt and manage your brand to tell the story that you want to be told. What is your story? What is the one unique thing […]