Raising the Bar

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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...

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The DNA of Planned Communities+

BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.

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Architecture as Urban Puzzle Piece+

BUILD reviews their latest multi-family project and the complexities of getting it realized.

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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...

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A BUILD Shift+

BUILD shares the latest shift in their mission, their work, and their identity.

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The Park Modern Turns 10+

The Park Modern building gets its 10-year performance review.

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Open Letter to the Mayor+

BUILD offers up some important facts, experience, and perspective to Seattle's new mayor

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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.

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Representing the Real, A New Year’s Resolution+

BUILD resolves to represent the unsung design heroes in 2017.


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Public Art That Does a Lot with a Little+

BUILD’s shares their picks for public art in Seattle worth tracking down.

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Projects That Give Back+

BUILD reviews the First Central Station development and demonstrates how large scale projects can benefit cities and communities.

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Working At Cross Purposes; Seattle’s Affordability Crisis+

BUILD takes a serious look at Seattle's housing crisis and makes a bold proposal.

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Starvitecture is the New Starchitecture+

There are Architects. There are Starchitects. Then there are Starvitects.

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Affordability and Livability is in Our Hands+

BUILD discusses affordability, livability, density, and the real solution.

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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.

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Urban Development Strategies: Design & Permitting+

BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 2)

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Urban Development Strategies: Planning & Programming+

BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 1)

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The Significance of Local Craftsmanship+

BUILD puts their money where there mouth is and gets a new road bike.

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Rezoning as a Community Benefit+

BUILD discusses the benefits of rezoning on an upcoming mixed-use project.

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An Open Letter to Building Departments+

BUILD expresses concerns on the building permit process.

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Architects and Usefulness, A New Year’s Resolution+

BUILD shares a new year's resolution for 2015.

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The Scandinavian Farmhouse Guide: A Case for Standardization+

BUILD shares design wisdom from a humble Scandinavian farmhouse.

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5 Things Architects Can Do To Better Serve Their Clients+

Taking client relations from good to great.

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10 Architectural Features That Should Be Taken Out Of Rotation+

BUILD officially takes 10 architectural features out of the design vernacular.

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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.

Read More+ 11 years ago

Diagrams and the Power of Communication+

BUILD shares some exceptional diagrams from student work, raising the bar for students and professionals alike.

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Being a Professional Architect is about much more than just designing nice buildings+

Appalled by an example of poor business conduct, BUILD highlights 3 important principles of being a professional architect.

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A Manufacturer’s Guide to Website Design+

BUILD sheds light on the attributes of a good manufacturer website.

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Design Strategies For Flat-Screens+

BUILD uncovers strategies for designing with flat-screens.

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The Important Work of Connectors+

BUILD shares the work of one their favorite connectors in the design community.

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