BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
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...
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.
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
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
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 Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Siding+
The skinny on siding systems; a top 10 list from BUILD LLC
Middle Ground+
Working on architecture that is necessary and integral to the society functioning around us is important.
Door Handles & Cabinet Pulls+
The scoop on door handles and cabinet pulls from BUILD LLC.
Our Favorite Plumbing Fixtures+
BUILD's list of functional, cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing and timeliness plumbing fixtures.
10 Things You Should Know About Foundations+
BUILD's top 10 tips for footings and foundations.
The Nature of Architecture Awards+
The nature of architecture awards and why we don't go after them.
The Value of Design+
Weaving a story and creating a strong narrative around design is a significant part of the package.
Supporting Urbanism Giveaway+
BUILD puts their money where their mouth is on the importance of urbanism.
Baby Stuff for the Design Conscious+
The BUILDblog takes on household stuff for kids that keep the aesthetics in tune with mom and dad's design...
A Guide to Architectural Trellis Design+
Case studies in Trellis Systems and some BUILD details.
Innovations from the Cabinet Shop+
A look at what's going on in the SPD cabinet shop... once the dust settles.
Potential Property: Value vs. Risk+
BUILD explains the process behind evaluating a potential piece of property.
10 Things You Should Know About Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Rough-in+
Tips on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing for clean, deliberate installs.
The Fluorescent Lighting Challenge; An Invitation to the CFL Show-Down+
Send in your fluorescent bulbs and BUILD will test it in the CFL show-down.
10 Forgotten Lessons of Mid-Century Modern Design+
What every contemporary house can learn from Mid-Century Modern design.
Notes & Jigs: things that make the cabinet shop tick+
An inside look at the jigs and notes of the Special Projects Division cabinet & furniture shop.
A Guide to Modern Exterior Lighting+
BUILD discusses modern exterior lighting complete with a bunch of good fixture specs.
First-Aid for Architects+
An instructional guide for helping architects inflicted with architectural behavior
Get Involved+
BUILD completes its annual S2V invitational ride from Seattle to Vancouver and raises money for Washington C.A.S.H.
Rationale and Process: The work of Manifold Architecture Studio+
The rigorous process and clean work of Manifold Architecture Studio.