Thoughts

Couch Cushion Architecture; A Critical Analysis+

BUILDblog reviews and critiques the very root of the design world: couch cushion architecture

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The Importance of Sketching+

BUILD discusses the importance of hand sketching and shows a few examples of recent sketchbooks.

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You’ll never get sued for ugly+

Architects are the guardians of good aesthetics but if they can't uphold a code of decent design in the built...

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The Black Hole of Design+

The importance of authentic design. Establishing a modern language of architecture that is an accurate reflection of our society and...

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The Mind’s Eye+

BUILD wonders about the balance between digital modeling and trusting in ones own vision.

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It’s Not About the Building+

BUILD reflects on the community that makes our job so rewarding.

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Polling and Design+

BUILD looks at how market research can help understand new requirements in our industry.

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Chicago: Comparison + Opinion+

BUILD travels to Chicago and compares different design styles for public architecture.

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Active Silence+

BUILD reflects on the architecture of active silence.

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Architecture & Choice+

BUILD unravels why more is less when it comes to decisions in architecture.

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The Indispensable Importance of Experience+

A story explaining the merits of experience in the design world.

Read More+ 16 years ago
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Pacific Northwest Design+

BUILD defines key characteristics of Northwest Regional design, and highlights some head-turning projects.

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The AIA, to join or not…+

BUILD contemplates the AIA.

Read More+ 17 years ago