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For many architecture firms, construction administration can feel like a constant game of chase. RFIs, submittals, emails, spreadsheets, and contractor platforms pile up fast, and important details can get buried before anyone sees the pattern.

In this episode of the Business of Architecture podcast, Enoch Sears talks with Tim Douglas, CEO of Roundhouse Labs, about why this overlooked part of practice may hold more value than most firm owners realize.

Tim shares how his journey from architecture into construction technology led him to a problem hiding in plain sight. The conversation explores how firms may be sitting on clues that could change the way they manage projects, support teams, price work, and make better decisions.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The hidden "signal" inside CA that most firms never see.
• Why old project data may become a firm owner's secret advantage.
• The overlooked workflow that could quietly shape profit, staffing, and control.

To learn more about Tim Douglas, visit his website: https://www.roundhouselabs.com/

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In this live talk at Westminster University, Rion Willard shares a sharp, practical look at one issue many architects feel but rarely name: why good work does not always lead to a healthy business. He speaks from direct experience, moving from practice into advising firms, and he challenges some deeply held beliefs about fees, value, and the role of money in architecture.

But this episode is not just about charging more. It is about a bigger shift in how architects think, speak, and act when business decisions carry real weight. Rion points to a few hidden patterns that quietly shape results, and he shows why some common habits may be costing firms far more than they realize.

If you have ever felt tension around pricing, growth, or client expectations, this conversation will give you plenty to think about—and a new lens for what may be possible.

• The quiet belief that may be hurting your fees more than the market
• Why one common way of billing can create far more stress than most architects realize
• The subtle shift that can change how clients see your value before numbers even come up

Resource: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/smart-practice-project-fee-budget-calculator

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In this episode, architect Eric Lam joins Business of Architecture to explore a design tradition many architects have heard of, but few understand in depth: Feng Shui.

Eric shares how his early life in Hong Kong, his work as an architect, and his interest in biophilic design led him back to ideas he first heard from his grandmother. The conversation opens a thoughtful look at how space, energy, psychology, and business all connect.

You'll hear how ancient principles still shape major cities, why small shifts in a room can change how people feel, and how architects might use deeper awareness of space to serve clients in a more human way.

• The overlooked design idea hiding in plain sight inside some of the world's most powerful cities
• Why "good energy" may be less mystical—and more practical—than many architects think
• The simple spatial shift that can change how a business owner feels at work

To learn more about Eric, visit his website: https://www.redwoodsdsa.com/