Cost

Free

Location

Zoom

Program Overview

A short look at a recent project where design fees were negotiated for equity in a residential renovation and land swap deal. The case study presented will underscore the value of understanding zoning codes, managing construction projects, and the real math behind renovations, aka flips.

This month’s Ohio Small Firm Exchange is hosted by AIA Akron and presented by Nate Bailey, AIA, Principal at Hara Architects.

About the Small Firm Exchange (SFx)

The mission of the Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. SFx representatives connect small firm leaders in their local and state components to the national organization. 

Ohio’s Small Firm Exchange (SFx) representative Sarah Kleiner, AIA hosts virtual SFx coffee chats and programs so small firm leaders can engage with one another, discuss issues facing small firms today, and see what the AIA can do to support Ohio’s small firms. AIA members practicing in small firms are encouraged to reach out to Sarah to discuss how the AIA could better support their practice. 

Sarah is a principal at Envisage Architecture LLC, in Cincinnati, a firm she co-founded in 2016. They have seven employees that range from part-time to full-time. Their practice focuses on commercial projects, particularly retail, as well as multi-family projects. They are currently renovating their own LEED Silver multi-family, multi-use building that will include 11 apartments with their office on the first floor.