As a manager, it is your job to keep your team inspired and motivated. Low morale hinders both creativity and productivity. The best way to retain your team members is to make them feel appreciated, but this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Here are some tips to keep [...]
DBI has seen a marked increase in relocation over the past year and a half. The slowing of the Architecture and Interior Design industry has driven people to new places, with or without a job. If you’re ready for a lifestyle change, career growth, lower cost of living, to be [...]
Layoffs. They happen and they stink. Once you get over the initial emotional freak-out from learning that you are being laid off, it is time to act. Unfortunately, with all of the fallout, fears, and questions that arise when you get laid off, it can be difficult to know what [...]
Architecture is a deeply rewarding field, but it can also come with long hours and high stress. Deadlines are a top priority, and this can create significant pressure. Knowing this, many architectural firms are trying to reemphasize the “life” side of work-life balance. Employees right now expect a level of [...]
Whether you are a small architecture firm or a major design conglomerate, understanding how to create a positive company culture for architects within your organization is key to fostering the creativity and mutual respect necessary for success. It’s no secret that employee satisfaction contributes to overall productivity, but it goes [...]
Plastic is one of the most versatile and durable materials in the architecture and design industry. It has also infamously gained a bad reputation due to its harmful effects on the environment. The crux of the problem is how plastic is being used and managed. Architecture and design firms are [...]
Here we are again! The design world is looking into the future with uncertainty. It can seem scary, but the truth is the world of architecture is constantly evolving—new technologies, shifting client expectations, economic uncertainty, and industry disruptions are part of the DNA of today’s architecture firm reality. All demand [...]
Hiring the right candidate for a design or architecture role requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. While an interview is a crucial component of the hiring process, relying solely on a single interaction with a candidate may not provide enough information to make an informed decision. This is why you [...]
In the ever-evolving professional world, your LinkedIn profile is more than just a digital resume—it's your brand, your professional handshake, and often your first impression. Whether you're actively job hunting or happily employed, keeping your LinkedIn profile current is one of the smartest career moves you can make. Here’s why: [...]
How Architects Get Paid More. It is a very important question as the industry enters 2025 and out of its current slow period. If you’ve been in the architecture and design industry for any length of time, you’ve learned one truth: architects are paid less than they are worth. As [...]
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