#Energos #Vectorworks for #Passivhaus projects

As a long-time user of Vectorworks (In a previous life I ran the most successful UK/Ireland Vectorworks consultancy) and a Certified Passivhaus (Passive House) Designer / Consultant, I was thrilled to see that Vectorworks implemented tools to calculate Building Energy Read More …

Why it’s good for my clients that I’ve written book on #business for #architects @archipreneur @EntreArchitect @EricReinholdt

It may sound strange but it’s actually good news for my clients that I’ve written a book on business for other architects. The book is tough and recently other architects (at a recent CPD seminar) were incredulous at my toughness Read More …

@ArchitectJane sums up why freebie sales visits are waste of time #ArchitectLikeAStar

Freebie Sales Visits are a waste of time (and money) The following tweet from Jane Leach sums up nicely why ‘Freebie Sales Visits’ are a waste of time: Here’s the LINK for more detail on what Jane’s definition is on Read More …

Architects: Tired of running around for no money? #ArchitectLikeAStar now also in paperback

We are pleased to announce that ‘Architect Like a Star’ is now also available in Paperback as well as e-book on Kindle. • Are you running an architectural practice and getting stressed running around chasing work & clients? • Are Read More …

A new way of working #Architects #Initial #Consultation

Although not new for some architects, this is a dramatic departure from the way we used to work regarding the initial and subsequent consultation. We always found that initial and ‘starting the job’ consultations troublesome as either too much is Read More …

Upfront payments #ArchitectLikeaStar #ebook #architects #business #clients

Anyone that’s survived in business in Ireland in the last few years should get a medal. It hasn’t been easy and I’ve had to toughen up big time. One aspect of this toughness is concerned with obtaining upfront payments; I’ve Read More …

#ArchitectLikeaStar is officially launched and available on Kindle… #SelfHelpBookforArchitects

Just to let you know that ‘Architect Like a Star’ is officially launched and available for purchase on Amazon. PURCHASE HERE Are you running an architectural practice and getting stressed running around chasing work & clients? Are you just not Read More …

Final copy of #ArchitectLikeaStar uploaded & ready for Pre-Order – Launching 31st March

Just letting you know that we met the Amazon deadline to upload the final copy of ‘Architect Like a Star’ and it’s ready for pre-order HERE (opens in new window). If you pre-order now it will be delivered seamlessly to Read More …

e-books on Paris-Roubaix, l'Étape du Tour & #Vectorworks updated & available…

The e-books on Paris Roubaix, L’Étape du Tour and Vectorworks have recently been updated and are available in the Amazon Kindle store, click on image or link below: Vectorworks 101+ Tips & Tricks Paris-Roubaix – The Sportive Challenge L’Étape du Read More …

MarkStephensArchitects.com 2014 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at Read More …