BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
The Importance of a Feasibility Study—Single-Family Residence Edition+
BUILD explains how the feasibility study can navigate the complexities of searching for and buying property.
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
A Statement on Sustainability by BUILD LLC+
A statement addressing BUILD LLC's commitment to sensible design where durability, density, regionalism and timelessness are the most important factors...
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes & Kristine Kenney, Part 2+
BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect.
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Why Seattle’s Small Multi-Family Buildings and the Firms That Create Them are on the Endangered Species List+
BUILD explains the expensive and time-consuming process of entitling and permitting multifamily projects in Seattle
Seattle’s Housing Crisis: Encouraging Better Development+
BUILD gathers some well-informed feedback from a community of experts on the future of Seattle's development.
Northwest Usonian, Part II+
BUILD reviews a classic Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian house and gets into the design DNA
Footprints, Massing and Modernism+
BUILD discusses some important design intent of a recent project in the city
Taking the mystery out of site drainage+
The BUILDblog covers... yawn... soil infiltration. Grab a coffee.
Modern Stair Design+
BUILD highlights a sleek new stair and gives some insight to the design.
The Value of Handmade Models+
Hand-built physical models will always be a necessary component of good design.
When the building code contradicts common sense+
BUILD's take on a better, more purposeful building code.
10 Things You Should Know About Reusing an Existing Foundation+
The nitty-gritty on reusing an existing foundation.
10 Reasons to Reuse an Existing Foundation+
BUILD's top ten reasons to keep a residential foundation.
Simple, Little (and nearly free) Details That Make Design More Enjoyable+
Simple design that makes us smile.
What we remember; Drinks with Gary Swenson*+
A huge congratulations and a kudos to Gary Swenson
Keeping the Character: A Mid-Century Remodel+
BUILD provides the scoop on a sharp MCM remodel in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood.
Design Goods for the Modernist+
BUILD's 2011 holiday gift guide. A resource for the design-lover and lovers of design-lovers.
