Context & Clarity for Small Firm Architects

Architect and developer James Petty shares insights on transitioning from architecture to development, embracing risks, funding projects, setting client rates, and exploring financial strategies. Learn about the transformative power of Enscape in architectural design and the importance of branding for architects.

What's the first rule of the Building Science Fight Club?In this episode, we reshare one of our favorite conversations of Context & Clarity LIVE! In May 2021, Jeff Echols and Katharine MacPhail welcomed Christine Williamson, Building Scientist, educator, and Host of the Building Science Fight ClubListen as we explored building science... how it evolves, how it will be impacted by material costs, and how to keep up with it all.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Is there more than architecture?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Erin Pellegrino + Jake Rudin - Out Of Architecture. Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rudin are Co-Founders of Out of ArchitectureIn the original conversation, Erin and Jake help us understand the value of our skills and education and what lies beyond architecture. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

What stories should architects tell?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Rain Bennett - What Stories Should Architects Tell? Rain Bennett, keynote speaker, storytelling coach, and author of “Six Second Stories".In the original conversation, Rain helps us understand what stories we should be telling and how to tell those stories. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

Can AI save architecture?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Eitan Tsarfati - Can AI Save Architecture? Eitan Tsarfati is the Co-Founder of CmyCasa (acquired by Autodesk) and Co-Founder and CEO of SWAPP.In the original conversation, Eitan helps us understand what AI is doing in real-world architecture projects today. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

The Architecture of MotherhoodIn this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Gloria Kloter - The Architecture of Motherhood. Gloria Kloter is the Founder of Glow Architects, advocate for women and foreign architects, and author of the soon-to-be-released “The Architecture of Motherhood".In the original conversation, Gloria helped us understand the unique challenges of women and foreign architects. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

How can you make more without working more?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Jonathan Stark - Make More without Working More. Jonathan Stark is the author of “Hourly Billing Is Nuts” and host of the Ditching Hourly podcast.In the original conversation, Jonathan help us understand how to increase our profits, how to work less but make more, and how to stop trading dollars for hours. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

What's it like to work in architecture?In this podcast episode, join Jeff and Katharine backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Panel Discussion - How to Be in an Office. On March 25th, SCI-Arc hosted a panel discussion titled “How to be in an office.” We think the topic deserves a better conversation. Michael Riscica is the Founder of Young Architect, Rachel Gresham is an Associate at TMPartners, and Mike Celauro is Department Manager at Summit Design and Engineering Services.In the original conversation, Michael, Rachel, and Mike talk about working in architecture.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

What will AI mean for the future of architecture?In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Matias del Campo - AI and Architecture. Matias del Campo is Director of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan.In the original conversation, Matias helps us put understand where AI is, where it’s going, and what its implications are for the future of architecture.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.

How do you book yourself solid with the projects and clients you really want?In this podcast episode, join Jeff, Katharine, and Chris Novelli backstage to reflect on a conversation that we had on Context & Clarity LIVE, Michael Port - Book Yourself Solid. Michael Port is the author of “Book Yourself Solid” and “Steal The Show,” and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking.In the original conversation, Michael helps us put ideas like your ideal client and your personal brand into action to attract as many of the right clients and projects as you want.If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at Gābl Media.