This week on the podcast, Julia Ingalls joins us to discuss the byzantine considerations behind how architects charge for work, and shares some helpful guidelines from her recent piece about how residential architecture fee rates are determined.
We also dip into the recent $3M lawsuit against Architecture for Humanity for allegedly misusing restricted funds. After suddenly going bankrupt last year, many of AFH's volunteer cells have continued operating, and an offshoot organization, Open Architecture Collaborative, officially launched this past March. The lawsuit against AFH's founders could shed light into why the lauded nonprofit seemed to shutter so suddenly.
This episode of Archinect Sessions is sponsored by AIA Advantage Partner, BQE Software, and the makers of ArchiOffice. ArchiOffice is the only Office and Project Management Software built with the needs of architects in mind. It will help you manage people and projects, while you focus on designing great architecture. Our podcast listeners can get a fully functional 15-day trial of ArchiOffice at www.bqe.com/Archinect.
Listen to episode 72 of Archinect Sessions, "Make it Rain":
Shownotes:
RAIC's Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect
Hillary Clinton campaign ad highlights architect screwed by Trump
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One thing I'll say about AFH, it says a lot about our society that a non-profit architecture group that has contributed much shelter as well as a larger humanitarian movement is singled out for mismanaging funds. Yes they hired staff and built offices, just like any growing firm would. Maybe they expected that the mission would continue to grow... Unfortunately the media has a short attention span ... i remember pitching to an editor years ago a story about the impact of AFH projects on people, to renew interest in the mission, but they just wanted to do a hit piece. You can see the jackals finally go put their way. Thanks design media for your support!
Wasn't really a fan of the "Design like you Give a Damn" ethos, but you can see why Jesus was crucified, there's nothing we love more than cutting people down, especially those doing good.
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