Technical

Permeable surfaces+

Exterior surfaces that let rain water through, and 3 of BUILD's favorite products that do so.

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The Most Important Ingredient+

BUILD shares their latest finished project, and the inspiration behind it.

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BUILD’s Guide to Rendering+

BUILD shares their tips and tools for creating razor-sharp renderings.

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Modern Breakfast Nooks+

Breakfast nooks; not just for breakfast anymore.

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Classic MCM Gets a Warm, Modern Update+

3 key features of updating a fantastic mid-century modern for the 21st century.

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The Importance of Good As-Builts+

BUILD shares their top 10 tips for tackling as-builts.

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Case Study House Wrap-up, Timeline & Costs+

BUILD takes a look back on the entire Case Study House process, including the schedule and costs.

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Case Study House Cabinets+

Design decision, details and specifications on the BUILD Case Study House SPD cabinet package.

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Top 10 Things to Know About Aluminum Windows+

BUILD makes their case for aluminum windows.

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The Complications of Framing+

BUILD learns to tackle a complicated framing package the hard way.

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SPD Cabinet & Furniture Shop Developments+

SPD gets a new website, a new shop space and an open house.

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CASE STUDY HOUSE: Dynamic Space Kitchen+

BUILD reviews the design strategies and mechanics of a great cabinet package.

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Commercial Fluorescent Lighting+

BUILD lays out the lighting strategy and fixture specifications for the recently completed creativeLIVE studio in Seattle.

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Case Study House Status+

The latest scoop on the construction of BUILD's Case Study House

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A Mid-Century Modern Catalog+

BUILD catalogs lessons and tips for remodeling Mid-Century Modern homes in one, tidy post.

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A Guide to Cover Photos+

BUILD covers the art and science of cover photos.

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A Guide to Cabinetry Graphics+

BUILD shares their latest learnings about applying graphics to cabinetry.

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Case Study House: Lessons in Concrete + Plumbing+

BUILD gets into the lessons from concrete and plumbing work on the Case Study House.

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The Basics of Landscape Design+

BUILD covers the basics of landscape design.

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Case Study House: 10 Lessons in Demolition and Excavation+

BUILD wraps up demo and excavation on the Case Study House.

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Modern gutters & downspouts+

BUILD's advice on modern gutters and downspouts.

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Spring Cleaning & Home Maintenance+

A little reminder from BUILD to get your pad ready for summer.

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MCM Remodel Strategies+

BUILD shares their strategies on the latest MCM remodel under construction.

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10 Items To Wrap Up A Project+

10 items BUILD recommends to completely, totally, entirely wrap up a project.

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The Modern Front Door+

BUILD delivers some technical specs, right to your front door.

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Interior Drop Soffits+

BUILD covers an important aspect of ceiling design.

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Footprints, Massing and Modernism+

BUILD discusses some important design intent of a recent project in the city

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Taking the mystery out of site drainage+

The BUILDblog covers... yawn... soil infiltration. Grab a coffee.

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Modern Stair Design+

BUILD highlights a sleek new stair and gives some insight to the design.

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10 Things You Should Know About Reusing an Existing Foundation+

The nitty-gritty on reusing an existing foundation.

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