BUILD puts their money where their mouth is on the importance of urbanism.
Raising the Bar
Baby Stuff for the Design Conscious+
The BUILDblog takes on household stuff for kids that keep the aesthetics in tune with mom and dad's design...
The Fluorescent Lighting Challenge; An Invitation to the CFL Show-Down+
Send in your fluorescent bulbs and BUILD will test it in the CFL show-down.
Rationale and Process: The work of Manifold Architecture Studio+
The rigorous process and clean work of Manifold Architecture Studio.
The Merits of Modern, Urban Condo Living+
BUILD lays down 10 of their favorite things about modern city living.
The Beauty of Constraints+
BUILDblog covers 10 projects that turn difficult site conditions into inspiring design.
Start-up Architecture+
The BUILDblog covers internet and social media start-up office design for a current project.
Why Design-Build is So Good+
Ten reasons why Design-Build is an efficient and highly refined system.
The Architecture of Cremation+
The BUILDblog checks out the process of cremation and tours a gorgeous mausoleum designed and built in the 1950's.
A Vocabulary List for Architects Who Want to Get Things Built+
The BUILDblog vocab list for architects and designers who want to keep both feet on the ground.
Elderly Housing Design in Europe+
The BUILDblog throws a few tomatoes at American elderly housings and calls out some inspiring examples in Europe.
Emergency Shelter; A Critical Test of Design+
The emergency shelter kit by Shelterbox is a well designed solution to disasters like the Haiti earthquake. The BUILDblog post...
Gift Guide for the Persnickety Design-Types+
BUILD lets you in on what the design minded really want this holiday season.
The (un)Professionals+
BUILD discusses other firms use of misleading tactics and being inauthentic with clients which is producing consequences for all of...
Back to school guide for architects+
BUILD puts together a list of 10 critical items to excelling in an architecture major.
Raising the Bar #4: Urban Trees+
BUILD gets a firsthand look at a new urban development in Seattle's Central District neighborhood.
Pacific Northwest Design+
BUILD defines key characteristics of Northwest Regional design, and highlights some head-turning projects.
Raising the Bar #3: Well Executed Townhomes+
BUILD highlights some bar-raising townhome developments popping up around the city.
Raising the Bar #2: Super-Markets+
BUILD takes note of the possibilities (and the reality) of supermarket design here and abroad.
Raising the Bar+
BUILD recommends how we can all raise the bar towards a better built environment.
An opportunity for Washington firms to cowboy-up+
BUILD discusses the trends that are happening within the University of Washington's Headlines architecture exhibit.
The Black Box of Architecture+
BUILD throws out the black box of secrecy and gets on with the architecture