If you’ve been thinking of transitioning from architectural design services to real estate development, there is no longer a reason to put it off. You can use the abundance of information online and the numerous successful examples of architects taking matters into their own hands and become an architect as developer. These sources of knowledge […]

When I first spoke to Jason, Fabio and Christian– founders of the d2 Conference– about the possibility of doing an interview, my idea was to present three different people working in and around architecture, and ultimately coming together to pursue a single entrepreneurial idea. Here, they talk about their respective journeys from mainstream architecture to […]

Have you thought about an alternative career path as an architect? Compared to most other professions, architects are uncommonly malleable– as creatives and problem-solvers, they are able to put on many hats and apply their skills to a variety of challenges. The digital revolution, which intensified the sharing of knowledge and experience, has helped architects […]

This week’s interview is with Anna Kenoff, an architect, curator, and a co-creator of the software company Morpholio. Morpholio was founded by Anna and three more architects who wanted smarter mobile tools for all phases of the design process. From our interview with Jim Keen we already know how amazing architectural illustrations can be by using […]

Finding the right location for a startup is one of the main factors, which can determine the success of a young business. These 6 European startup hubs are offering amazing programs, mentoring and investment opportunities for archipreneurs. Starting a company can be extremely stressful. Fresh graduates, freelancers and directly employed architects looking to create startups […]

Archipreneur Insights is an interview series with experts and entrepreneurs in the field of architecture, building and development, highlighting the creative and unusual operations of their businesses and projects. Considering we’re very deep within the age of technology, we also look at how these community leaders have used alternative methods to achieve their career and […]

These five architecture firms show how fostering innovation and creativity through in-house idea incubators and research labs helps them stay ahead of the curve. We recently published a list of must-watch TED talks for archipreneurs, which includes the one delivered by growth specialist and business strategist Knut Haanaes. Looking for reasons why companies fail, Haanaes […]

A very warm welcome to Archipreneur Insights, the interview series with the architectural, design and building community’s movers and shakers. In this series we get to grips with their opinions, thoughts and practical solutions and learn how to apply their ideas to our own creative work for success in the field of architecture and beyond. This […]

Virtual reality and augmented reality tools for the AEC industry are getting increasingly better and more optimized. As prices keep dropping, there are fewer reasons why every architect, engineer, contractor, and owner shouldn’t use some form of VR/AR in bringing their projects to life. From being a novelty a few years ago, VR/AR solutions are […]

Driverless cars, The Internet of Things, smart materials and sustainability have been the driving forces behind the most innovative accomplishments in architecture in 2016. What are the architecture trends that will mark 2017? 2016 was an exciting year for architecture trends. While we still haven’t started travelling to space – though we are a step […]

Outdated teaching practices at architecture schools are finally giving way to a modern, tech-savvy approach to architectural education. MIT’s new DesignX accelerator helps architecture students become archipreneurs while still at school by providing a platform for developing business models, pitching and funding projects. One of the main reasons why architects lack business skills is the […]

Welcome back to Archipreneur Insights, the interview series with leaders who are responsible for some of the world’s most exciting and creatively disarming architecture. The series largely follows those who have an architectural degree but have since followed an entrepreneurial or alternative career path but also interviews other key players in the building and development […]