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Advice for Young Architects
The profession of architecture is built on mentorship. Everyone has different advice, but those varying perspectives build a rich set of resources. Mentorship has been hugely important to all of us, and we are here to pay it forward.
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Advice for Young Architects
Is Moonlighting Worth It? Probably Not, But We All Try.
We've all been there – when moonlighting on an architecture project seems like a good idea. But most of us who've tried it over the years know: it's just not worth it to wear yourself out working at night on the type of project that just goes more smoothly during business hours.
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Advice for Young Architects, The Business of Design
Mentoring with Anecdotes vs. Creating a Culture of Trust
What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received? Jeff Pelletier looks back to his first design job, and finds that great mentorship doesn’t always come in the form of sharing pre-packaged nuggets of wisdom. Sometimes, it’s about trusting and empowering young employees, and Jeff’s been paying it forward ever since.
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Advice for Young Architects, Seattle Design Community
Advice for Young Architects: A Recap from the AIA Seattle Young Architects/Women in Design Happy Hour
Fresh from hosting a successful and lively Young Architects Forum Happy Hour at Board & Vellum, Jeff Pelletier recaps his speech on the theme of "Chance," offering advice to young architects who dream of what to do and where to go next in their career.
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Advice for Young Architects, The Business of Design
Dear Future Architects, Don’t Forget to Treat Your Clients with Respect
In this most recent post in the ArchiTalks series, Jeff Pelletier writes a letter to future architects, reminding them to always put their egos aside, and treat their clients with respect as they navigate the relationship between client and architect.
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Advice for Young Architects, Firm Culture
How Architects Can Be Model Citizens
This week in the ArchiTalk series, we launch from the theme of "Citizen Architect" to discuss what it means here at Board & Vellum to be a model citizen. From community outreach as a group, to our individual volunteer efforts, the cycle of change starts with people getting involved and helping to better where they live.
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Advice for Young Architects
What Does It Take to Become an Architect?
So, what does it take to become an architect? Just like everything else, there is no clear answer to that question. The real answer: "It depends." The details keep changing, and they vary by location! Ryan Adanalian breaks it down for you, at least how it works right now, in 2015 in Washington.
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