Keepint all very simple.
Those of us with integrity, and a sense of work ethic, combined with our endeavors for architecture continue to be left wondering what happened and why. But this time and after years in business it takes on a whole new meaning. Now it isn't the perception or the knowledge of the untrained eye. Now it has an economical impact.
Again, it is very simple. The following is destroying our profession:
* Giving services away from the time we are in college to free work for advantages to obtain more work.
* Taking the bait of "if you do this for a lesser price we will make it up later" - NEVER HAPPENS.
* Selling your profession short to beat out the other guy and get business. Attorneys don't do it, doctors don't do it, realestate agents don't do it......buy a clue.
* Architects that foster and live in "plan stamping" is rampent. If you don't think so, look at retail store design and Wireless. These industries thrive on sending out anywhere from 300 to 1000 projects per year that are all sealed by one architect. Read the roles and guidelines set forth by the NCARB. If you think these individuals are completely involved and responsible for each project that is way off base.
We can not uphold ourselves as professionals and provide services like a 7 / 11 late night special.
If we want respect and compensation as professionals..........we have to be professional.
I have no respect for the plan stampers, the cut rate junior designers, or anyone else who sells our profession short. If you are willing to work for such a low rate, get a low rate job. But have some pride and do the job you are (should be paid for).
This is a profession and a business. Not a Charity.