Custom Residential Architects Network

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I generally meet with clients in their homes, rolling out a set of drawings for discussion. I would like to move to a digital system to do this. What do other practitioners do? iPad (seems too small), laptop and projector (fussy), or . . . ? I work from a home studio so receiving clients there is not an option.

Thanks in advance for your input and ideas.

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Alan Kanter AIA
Alan Kanter Architect
Aptos CA
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Alan, there is no shame from operating from a home office.  I do.  And I'll bet most residential Architects do as well.  FLLW did.  Nothing wrong with that.  Especially if you happen to have designed your home or renovated it.  And if not, it is still okay.  You are living within your means and doing what you have to do.  I have a modest conference table with a large flat screen TV monitor on one end and it is a slave monitor hooked up to my computer and I present from my computer that way.  I also have Skype video conferences with multiple parties here.  More high-tech than I'll bet most firms across the country.  You can do this also.  Easy to accomplish.  Blessings upon you and your practice. 

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Rand Soellner AIA
Architect/Owner/Principal
Home Architects
Cashiers NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2013 00:15
From: Alan Kanter
Subject: Client presentations

This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Small Project Practitioners and Custom Residential Architects Network .
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I generally meet with clients in their homes, rolling out a set of drawings for discussion. I would like to move to a digital system to do this. What do other practitioners do? iPad (seems too small), laptop and projector (fussy), or . . . ? I work from a home studio so receiving clients there is not an option.

Thanks in advance for your input and ideas.

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Alan Kanter AIA
Alan Kanter Architect
Aptos CA
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