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The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN®) Knowledge Community develops knowledge and information to benefit architects who are engaged in, or who are interested in learning more about, custom residential practice. CRAN® presents information and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise to promote the professional development of its members via discussion forums, national symposia and conventions, publications, and local activities.

2024 CRAN® Symposium

September 18-22

The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue 
Seattle, Washington 98101

Registration will open in July 2024.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Download the prospectus for the CRAN forum at AIA24 and the CRAN Symposium sponsorships. 

2023 Symposium

The CRAN® 2023 Symposium was held October 11 - 15. View the schedule for more info>.

  • 1.  Small Firm Models Survey 2017

    Posted 04-26-2017 01:04 PM
    Business Models for Small Architectural Firms 2017 Survey:

    PURPOSE: To identify and measure the variety and commonalities in existing small firm models, with the goal of providing meaningful insight and analysis.

    PLAYERS: This survey is being conducted through the AIA SFx (Small Firm Exchange), with assistance from the Knowledge Communities AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) and AIA SPP (Small Project Practitioners).

    CRITERIA: AIA members who are (i) sole practitioners and (ii) architects in firms engaged in whole or in part in the practice of architecture, with a maximum of 10 total staff members.

    The new 2017 survey link is:   http://tinyurl.com/AIASFxSurvey2017
    If you're curious about the data from last year's survey, here's the link to the 2016 dashboard is :   http://tinyurl.com/AIASFxBusinessModels

    If you're a small firm, please fill out the survey. If you know others who fit the criteria for the survey, please pass it along!


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    Jared Banks AIA
    Shoegnome, LLC
    Seattle, WA

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