BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
The Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
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
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
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.
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.
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 Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
Design Observations From the UK+
3 design takeaways from BUILD’s recent trip through England.
A Residential Guide to Spray Foam Insulation+
BUILD reviews the use of spray foam insulation at the Case Study House 2016.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Lagom, in Life and in Architecture+
BUILD delves into the concept of lagom, which (in the U.S.) is easier done than said.
The New Era of Architectural Embellishment+
BUILD offers a distinction between building and ornament in response to a new era of architecture.
BUILD Status Report+
BUILD shares the newest adds to their website, both in project and people.
The Hidden Beauty of Framing+
BUILD recites the secret poetics of architecture’s hardest worker.
The Great Bandwidth Recession+
BUILD shares their tools for battle against lack of time, patience, and thoughtfulness.
Diagramming for Complex Projects+
3 complex projects put BUILD's diagramming capabilities to the test.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
Case Study House Comparison+
BUILD reviews some surprising Case Study House similarities.
The Function and Aesthetics of Cantilevers+
BUILD discusses the merits of hanging out with cantilevers.
Original vs. Copy, A Case for Knock-offs+
BUILD reviews furniture examples where the knock-off might be more authentic than the original.
Contextual Doesn’t Mean Copying+
BUILD takes a look at projects that honor the past by paying respect to context.
The Myth of the Gourmet Kitchen+
BUILD discusses why you don't need a gourmet kitchen to cook great food.
Elevation Lessons From the Masters+
BUILD takes some important elevation design cues from 5 modern masters.
Circumstances, Expectations and Trust; An Interview with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Part 2+
BUILD shares part 2 of their interview with Peter Bohlin and Ray Calabro of BCJ.
Starvitecture is the New Starchitecture+
There are Architects. There are Starchitects. Then there are Starvitects.
Affordability and Livability is in Our Hands+
BUILD discusses affordability, livability, density, and the real solution.
What Seattle Can Learn From San Francisco: An Interview with Architect Jim Zack+
BUILD talks with Jim Zack about the urban planning and permitting lessons that San Francisco can offer.
Last Call (Evolutions in Social Media)+
BUILD says farewell to comments and gives readers the last word.