The Architecture Happy Hour

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Talking Money with Clients Feb 13, 2017

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Laura and Larry discuss the challenges surrounding talking money with clients and how sometimes the best solution is to just rip off the band aid.

The Joys of Dealing with the City Permit Office Jan 27, 2017

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Larry and Laura kick off their ninth season of The Architecture Happy Hour and 2017 discussing recent their recent experiences with the city permit office. And having to break bad news to their respective clients.

Year-End Madness: Clients, Cookies, and Christmas! Dec 14, 2016

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Laura and Larry share the year-end madness since the last podcast! Clients, cookies, and Christmas!

Never Too Old to Become an Architect Sep 29, 2016

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A podcast discussion of a recent listener's e-mail regarding starting architecture school later in life and navigating both family and career.

Podcast: How Custom Home Design Works Aug 05, 2016

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Laura and Larry respond to a listener's questions about how designing a custom home in the US works.

The Romance of Hand Drawing is Still Alive Jul 25, 2016

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Are we missing something important by no longer drawing by hand? Laura and Larry discuss Larry's recent experience with a client's reaction to a hand drawing of their home. In the era of computer renderings, are architects missing an opportunity by not presenting hand drawings to clients?

Is the Commercial Market at a Tipping Point? Jul 13, 2016

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Is the commercial construction market in Dallas reaching a tipping point? Laura and Larry discuss the escalating cost to build commercial property in Dallas and its surrounding areas, and if the market has reached a point where costs outweigh return. Also, it was Larry's first week of flying solo. Did he opt for Judge Judy or Family Feud, and what color is his muu-muu?

A Look at Round Table Masterminds and Architects Jun 24, 2016

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As Summer heats up, Larry and Laura discuss contractor roundtable groups and how knowing about other architects' businesses could be beneficial for the profession.

When I Grow Up… Following Your Passion May 27, 2016

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Larry's on the countdown clock to finding a new job. And Laura shares her recent experience speaking at Career Day at her son's school. What do you want to be when you grow up?

55: Larry’s Leaving, Love It or List It Apr 24, 2016

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Larry’s bidding farewell to HPD, and “Love It or List It” finds themselves in some hot water. Laura and Larry share their thoughts about the recent lawsuit against the producers and hosts of “Love It or List It”, then talk about Larry’s imminent departure from HPD and everyone’s future plans.

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