BUILD illustrates how thoughtful architecture can turn challenging land-use codes into a harmonious building
Raising the Bar
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 Design, Construction, and Lifestyle of Papali Wailea; an Interview with Ed Weinstein, Part 2+
BUILD talks with Ed Weinstein about what made the Papali Wailea project a success despite all the challenges.
How the Maker Movement Fails+
After a trip to NYC, BUILD notices a blind spot in the maker movement.
Defining a Construction Budget; The 2019 Cheat Sheet+
BUILD breaks down the construction and project costs for an uncertain economy with an update to the Construction Budget...
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
Architecture as Urban Puzzle Piece+
BUILD reviews their latest multi-family project and the complexities of getting it realized.
Why Seattle’s New Early Community Outreach Requirement Will Actually Damage the City+
BUILD explains why Seattle's new Early Community Outreach Requirement is a terrible layer of bureaucracy for a city in...
A BUILD Shift+
BUILD shares the latest shift in their mission, their work, and their identity.
Open Letter to the Mayor+
BUILD offers up some important facts, experience, and perspective to Seattle's new mayor
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.
Representing the Real, A New Year’s Resolution+
BUILD resolves to represent the unsung design heroes in 2017.
Public Art That Does a Lot with a Little+
BUILD’s shares their picks for public art in Seattle worth tracking down.
Projects That Give Back+
BUILD reviews the First Central Station development and demonstrates how large scale projects can benefit cities and communities.
Working At Cross Purposes; Seattle’s Affordability Crisis+
BUILD takes a serious look at Seattle's housing crisis and makes a bold proposal.
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.
Urban Development Strategies: Design & Permitting+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 2)
Urban Development Strategies: Planning & Programming+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 1)
The Significance of Local Craftsmanship+
BUILD puts their money where there mouth is and gets a new road bike.
Rezoning as a Community Benefit+
BUILD discusses the benefits of rezoning on an upcoming mixed-use project.
An Open Letter to Building Departments+
BUILD expresses concerns on the building permit process.
Architects and Usefulness, A New Year’s Resolution+
BUILD shares a new year's resolution for 2015.
The Scandinavian Farmhouse Guide: A Case for Standardization+
BUILD shares design wisdom from a humble Scandinavian farmhouse.
5 Things Architects Can Do To Better Serve Their Clients+
Taking client relations from good to great.
10 Architectural Features That Should Be Taken Out Of Rotation+
BUILD officially takes 10 architectural features out of the design vernacular.
Meeting the Energy Code Without Blowing the Budget or Compromising Aesthetics+
BUILD gets transparent with 5 strategies to tackle the energy code aesthetically and cost-effectively.
Diagrams and the Power of Communication+
BUILD shares some exceptional diagrams from student work, raising the bar for students and professionals alike.