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The quotations below represent the opinions of respondents to the firm survey. These individuals are unrelated to InsideArch. Their opinions are based on their individual experiences and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist."Everyone in the firm seems pretty well-provided-for and happy. The partners of the firm are obviously in the best position, but if you demonstrate knowledge and you stick around for long enough, you'll be working side by side with them."
"The firm does a lot of public structures including parks, libraries, city halls, and courthouses. They are a member of the green building council, and a good portion of the staff, as well as nearly all the buildings they produce are LEED certified. Their designs are not flashy, but generally aesthetically pleasant and appropriate, with an emphasis on quality, community, function, and sustainability."
"Even if it doesn't immediately monetarily profit the firm, ARC supports any motion toward employee enrichment and education. Because of the small size of the firm, communication between the partners, managers, and interns is daily and unbound by hierarchy. This firm takes a very active roll in developing its future leaders, continually encouraging employee education and project involvement."
"The firm is full of talented, excited young people with laid-back easy-going attitudes. Everyone seems reasonably talented and able-minded. What the older firm members lack in technological experience they more than make up in construction knowledge and experience in general. The staff brings about a positive and excited attitude towards the work."
"I liken the firm to a softball team. The partners are the coaches and everyone else is a player on the team. Team spirit is often rallied through group trips to sites, Friday afternoon popsicles or beer, community meetings, or informational luncheons. But a good team isn't all fun and games: everyone works together to improve the quality of work. We work and discuss firm goals openly, and celebrate when those goals are achieved."
"The management of the firm is doing well. I would like to see a little more creativity in design from one project to the next, as well as a little more enthusiasm about the design process. However, the buildings this firm produces are consistently environmentally-friendly, highly-functional, and attractive. There could also be a little more technological organization within the firm. On the other hand, this slight disorganization contributes to the laid-back and comfortable feel of the work place. I know if I make a mistake, it is easily correctable and forgiven. Overall I am pleased with the management of the firm."
Key Questions
(Scale: 1-5)
A majority of the people polled agreed that the multiple choice statements below, taken from the firm survey, best described their opinions of the firm. These survey results are based on the experiences of individuals unrelated to InsideArch and in no way reflect or represent the views of InsideArch or its employees. All responses, which are selected by multiple choice from a list of possible responses, represent
the opinions of the respondents. Other opinions, including contrary opinions, may exist.
Does the firm have a strong unifying design philosophy?
4 Moderately
How is the firm doing financially?
4 We're making it. Top performers can expect bonuses and staff extras get funded.
How important to the firm is pursuing a social agenda?
5 We only take projects that are green, for an underserved population or similar.
How would you rate the overall design quality of the firm's work?
4 Moderate
What level commitment do you feel your firm exhibits toward a quality internship?
4 Moderate
Rate the overall quality of the learning opportunity
5 High
Would you recommend this firm to potential employees or interns?
5 Highly recommend to anyone.
How would you rate the overall design creativity and technical skill of the architectural staff at this firm.
4 Maybe not the starting line-up, but definitely major-league players
How would you rate the overall employee satisfaction at the firm?
5 High
The general attitude at this firm toward interns is:
4 Respect -- interns take responsibility but not too fast.
How satisfied are you with your overall compensation at this firm?
5 Very Satisfied
Note: The answers shown in the 'Key Questions' section are not the actual words of any user but represent the average answer selected from the five available options of a multiple-choice question.
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