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The Modern Door Jamb+

A clean, crisp door jamb detail for the modern home.

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The Ridiculousness of the Building Code+

The BUILDblog throws a few tomatoes at the 2009 International Residential Code

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BUILD Progress Report+

The scoop on what BUILD LLC is currently up to.

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Case Study Remodel+

BUILDblog discusses a system for remodeling mid-century modern homes and looks at a recently completed project.

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Earth and Architecture+

BUILDblog looks at 5 inspiring projects where the ground is just as important as structure.

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Live+Work Innovations+

BUILD explores 3 different methods of brining the function of the office to the leisure of the home.

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The Conundrum of Gables+

BUILD LLC curses gable roofs and reviews 10 tips for a second story addition.

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The Beauty of Constraints+

BUILDblog covers 10 projects that turn difficult site conditions into inspiring design.

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The Importance of Diagrams+

BUILDblog releases the latest set of diagrams for a residential project and discusses the importance of diagramming.

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Feeling the Site+

BUILDblog discusses the importance of getting out on site and absorbing the scene.

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Architecture that looks like what it’s doing+

One of the most important architectural paradigm shifts occurred when architects started designing buildings to look like what they're...

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Design for Dark+

BUILDblog covers 10 important design ideas for the dark winter months.

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5 Important Details for Modern Shower Design+

BUILDblog covers 5 important shower details for the modern home, complete with details.

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Pre-fab Spiral Stairs+

Why pre-fab spiral stairs are so handy.

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Smart Flat Roofs: The Craft of Parapet Detailing+

BUILDblog covers the technical side of flat roofs which, as it turns out, aren't so flat.

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University of Washington Lecture+

BUILD LLC lectures on sustainability at the UW and beats up the green movement a bit.

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A Home for the 21st Century: Part 2, the Interior+

All the behind the scenes materials and methods of a mid-century modern house remodel

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Innovations from the Cabinet Shop+

The latest cabinet innovations for the modern kitchen from Special Projects Division

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A Home for the 21st Century: Part 1, the Exterior+

BUILD LLC remodels a mid-century modern home to last another 50 years.

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Sauna Design & Construction+

The low-down on sauna design and construction.

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Material Purity vs. Paint+

BUILD LLC struggles with material purity and paint.

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3 Modern Base Details+

BUILDblog tackles some modern base trim details.

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Sliding Doors S-M-L+

The BUILDblog covers sliding door hardware for Small, Medium and Large applications.

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Multi-Cultural Learning Center, Guinea+

BUILD LLC designs and African Village for dancing and drumming.

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The Architecture of Modesty+

Stock plans from the 1950's offer a modesty that we'll need in the future of housing.

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Status Report & S.O.S.+

BUILD's status and an SOS

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Accordion Doors+

BUILDblog gives accordion doors two thumbs up for creating new possibilities in lifestyle.

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Magnolia Residence Interiors+

The BUILDblog covers the Davidson Residence interiors in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood.

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Davidson Residence Night Shots+

Night shots of the latest residential project by BUILD LLC

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A House on the Bluff+

BUILD LLC announces the completion of a new, modern home in Seattle; the post covers materials, methods and design ideas...

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