Prefabricated Home Build FAQ

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Prefabricated Home Build FAQ

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Sep 30, 2021

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Our prefabricated home build FAQ answers common questions about modular and panel home builds and prepares you to meet your builders.

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Sep 30, 2021

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hpd architecture + interiors principals Laura Davis and Holly Hall share their thoughts and tips on architecture, from helping owners select the right architect to never being too late to begin a career in architecture.

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05: Tips for Success When Working from Home: Laura and Larry talk about tips for success when working from home. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
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06: Things Your Professor Never Told You About Working in an Architecture Firm: Laura and Larry talk about what they missed and what to look out for. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
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12: Just in Time for the Holidays: Laura and Larry talk about getting your house fluffed and your presents bought. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
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01: Five Things To Know Before Hiring An Architect: Tune in as Laura and Larry discuss ways for clients to prepare themselves as they begin the search for the architect made just for them. - We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us - by The Architecture Happy Hour
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02: The Architect’s Love/Hate Relationship with Home Improvement Shows: Laura and Larry kick off the holiday with a talk about the ups and downs of watching home improvement television. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
24 min listen
09: Saving Money in the Heat of the Summer: Larry and Laura share options for cooling off your electric bill and saving money. - We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us - Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com - by The Architecture Happy Hour
16 min listen
23: Architects Speaking at Conventions: Laura and Larry share what they've learned recently by becoming presenters at the Texas Society of Architects Convention and the Virginia Society AIA Convention. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
38 min listen
18: Tips for Interns and the Architects Who Hire Them: It's June, and as Larry and Laura prep to speak at the Texas Society of Architects convention in October, they share some tips for both interns and the architects who hire them. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch. by The Architecture Happy Hour
24 min listen
07: The Great Outdoors: Laura and Larry offer some tips for enjoying your outdoor spaces. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
25 min listen
32: My Degree is Worth What?: Larry finally gets to vent about the latest study on why you shouldn't get an architecture degree. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
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13: The First Interview with Your Architect: What to ask the architect at your first meeting. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/archhappyhour by The Architecture Happy Hour
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03: Architecture Marketing 101 – Part 1: Laura and Larry start the new year with some marketing tips for small firms and individuals. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
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39: It’s Listener Mail! Using an Architect vs. a Designer: Laura and Larry share a recent e-mail conversation with listeners from Portland, Oregon about using an architect versus using a designer. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
25 min listen
08: Architecture On The Road: Laura and Larry talk about making architecture part of your vacation. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
32 min listen
17: AIA National Convention Recap: Larry talks about who and what impressed him at his first AIA National Convention. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
38 min listen
19: Simple Summer To-Do List for Homeowners: Summer's flying by, and Larry and Laura suggest 10 simple tasks for homeowners. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
37 min listen
14: Finding a Contractor: The pros and cons in finding a good contractor for home construction projects. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
27 min listen
29: Who’s your…Architect?!?!: Who's your favorite architect? Laura and Larry get down to figuring out just who their favorite really is (not counting themselves). We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
28 min listen
22: Interview with an Intern Pt. 2: It's part two of Laura and Larry's discussion with student intern Chris. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
20 min listen
24: Strategery? Business Planning for an Architecture Office: Have you started planning for your business for the new year? Laura and Larry talk about strategic planning and Christmas shopping in the last podcast for 2011. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
28 min listen
04: Architecture Marketing 101 – Part 2: Laura and Larry finish up with marketing tips for small firms and individuals. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
20 min listen
37: Rescuing Clients and Their Projects from Bad Design: Laura and Larry share their experiences rescuing clients and their projects - about being the second phone call the client makes - after they're already involved with a contractor. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch. by The Architecture Happy Hour
26 min listen
10: Tales of the All-Nighter – Tips for Surviving Architecture School: Architects Larry and Laura share tips for surviving architecture school. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com by The Architecture Happy Hour
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42: For the Love… Accommodations for a Disabled Pet: Larry's dog Ginny is down to three legs, and he and Laura discuss the issues to think about when bringing home a disabled pet. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
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20: Busy, Busy, Trying to Balance Work and Life: There's too much to do!! Laura and Larry talk about keeping your head up while balancing work, marketing, and home life. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: w... by The Architecture Happy Hour
27 min listen
21: Interview with an Intern Pt. 1: Laura and Larry grill their student intern Chris about his experience working in an architecture firm, his expectations, and his future. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
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36: Can I Be My Own General Contractor?: Laura and Larry share an e-mail from a potential client about being their own general contractor and discuss what to consider when asking yourself that question. Do I know enough to shepherd a project through from start to finish? by The Architecture Happy Hour
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11: Gays and Architecture: It's Gay Pride in Dallas. Is Larry the only gay architect in Dallas? We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com Connect with us on Facebook: www. by The Architecture Happy Hour
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16: Architects & Architecture in Movies: Laura and Larry skip their scheduled podcast topic to recap Larry's trip to Atlanta and discuss how architect's are portrayed and how architecture impacts movies. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
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40: Living in Smaller Homes: How much space is too much space? Can we live in less? Laura and Larry discuss the need for living larger and one contractor's quest to make smaller functional. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us by The Architecture Happy Hour
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