Take your time to think through why you are starting your firm, what your goals are, what your previous experience is, how you like to practice, and then select the model that best fits your future goals.īe honest and intentional about your choice early on, as it can be difficult and costly to transition to a different model once you have some projects under your belt and a reputation for your company. Understanding your options and potential challenges when first forming your firm is important so you can be intentional about how you set up your design process and how you market your company.įor architecture firms there are three common business models that differentiate firms and how they are run: Efficiency based, Experience based, and Expertise based offices.ĭepending on which you target for your company it will help you direct how you should manage the company for marketing, staffing, and ultimately profitability. These questions and others all relate back to your business model. How will your staffing be organized to deliver your services? How will you deliver projects while being profitable? Why should clients choose your firm over other options?
What types of projects do you want to design? This includes planning for your firm’s operations to respond to the following questions: What types of architecture firm exist to suit the best business model that works with you? As you are developing the business plan for your new architecture firm, it is important to consider what your business model will be.
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