BUILD explains the expensive and time-consuming process of entitling and permitting multifamily projects in Seattle
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
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 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.
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.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
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...
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.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Machines for Living – Architecture and Design in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Steve Kaneko, Part 1+
BUILD talks with Steve Kaneko about the current and future impacts of AI on the practice and product of architecture....
Understanding the Possibility of a Sustainable City; An Interview with A-P Hurd, Part 2+
BUILD talks with A-P Hurd about making the world a better place through sustainable lifestyle patterns.
Fremont View Apartments: A Landmark Development Balancing Preservation, Sustainability, and Community+
The significance of the Fremont View Apartments and an open house invite.
Understanding the Possibility of a Sustainable City; An Interview with A-P Hurd, Part 1+
BUILD talks with A-P Hurd about making the world a better place through sustainable lifestyle patterns.
Designing Circular Economies and Delivering Disproportionate Impacts; An Interview with Jeremy Innes-Hopkins of IDEO+
BUILD discusses IDEO's focuses on systematic design, longevity of experiences, and taking responsibility for the entire lifespan of a...
Architectural Origins, Educations and Risks; A Conversation with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein, Part 1+
BUILD talks with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein about their humble beginnings, their common educational paths, and the life experiences...
Time, Place, and Culture; An Interview with Dean Sakamoto on the Work of Vladimir Ossipoff, part 1+
BUILD talks with Dean Sakamoto about the work of Hawaiian master architect Vladimir Ossipoff.
Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes and Kristine Kenney, part 1+
BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect.
Sensibilities and Intuitions of the Master Designer; an Interview with Cecil Balmond, part 1+
BUILD meets with Cecil Balmond to discuss his most recent projects and the thinking behind his experimental design process.
The Solution to the Missing Middle+
BUILD discovers that the solution to missing middle housing relies on five key strategies.
Race, Religion and Real Estate: A Conversation with Donald King+
BUILD sits down with Donald King to discuss his Nehemiah Initiative, community-driven design, gentrification, and the importance of the Black...
Dear Seattle, It’s Time to Grow Up; Five Reasons Why Density is Crucial+
BUILD discusses five important reasons to support density
Understanding the Divided City: An Interview with Wendy Pullan, Centre for Urban Conflicts Research+
[Beirut Tanks photo by Craig Larkin] In spring 2016, BUILD visited Cambridge University where we spoke with Wendy Pullan, director...
Garden Unit Walkups: 7 Design Strategies for Developers, Owners, and Investors+
BUILD reviews the five most important architectural considerations for the design of garden unit walkup apartments.
The Shop Around the Corner: A Conversation with Scott Crawford and Hank Butitta+
Earlier this winter, BUILD visited the LMN Shop in Seattle’s Pioneer Square where we sat down with Scott Crawford and Hank...
The Optimized Building+
BUILD picks apart a recent project for keys to improve the efficiency of rentable area
Architecture and Agency; An Interview with Farshid Moussavi, FMA, Part 1+
BUILD visits with Farshid Moussavi at her London office to discuss design agency, style, and the architect as interrogator.
Defining a Construction Budget: The 2024 Cheat Sheet+
BUILD breaks down the construction and project costs for a challenging economy with an update to our Construction Budget...
Creating Communities That Last: An Interview with Lake Union Partners, Part 1+
When it comes to community commentary, it’s more often about social issues than actual development. The most frequent issue raised...
The Development Advantages of Architecting Early: Part 2 – Feasibility+
BUILD reviews five key advantages of bringing an architect on board early to multi-family and mixed-use projects.
Circumstances, Expectations and Trust: An Interview with Peter Bohlin and Ray Calabro, Part 1+
BUILD sits down with Peter Bohlin and Ray Calabro of BCJ to discuss their process of designing everything from art...
The Development Advantages of Architecting Early, Part 1: Land Research and Acquisition+
BUILD reviews 5 reasons to bring an architect on board early in the land research and acquisition phase
The Craft of Tropical Modernism: An Interview with Mark de Reus, Part 1+
BUILD talks with Mark de Reus about the design strategies of tropical modernism, the challenges of thatched roofs, and why...
Cities Need Smaller Buildings+
BUILD reviews the merits of small buildings through the lens of a recently completed project.
Architecture as Instrument: An Interview with Håkan Widjedal, Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki, Part 1+
BUILD interviews Stockholm architect Håkan Widjedal, Part 1
How to Predict the Future with Energy Modeling+
Like many of us in the design and construction industries, we at BUILD have been thinking about how to create...
Scandinavian Modernism: A Conversation with Gert Wingårdh / PART TWO+
BUILD and Gert Wingårdh discuss design, clients' happiness, and what it means to be a maximalist. We hope you enjoy...
reBUILDing Ecology: Episode #1: people, salmon and agriculture on the Sammamish River+
Build is actively thinking about how our industry impacts ecology. While reducing the environmental impact of our buildings is critical,...