BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
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
Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes & Kristine Kenney, Part 2+
BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect.
A Statement on Sustainability by BUILD LLC+
A statement addressing BUILD LLC's commitment to sensible design where durability, density, regionalism and timelessness are the most important factors...
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
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.
The Importance of a Feasibility Study—Single-Family Residence Edition+
BUILD explains how the feasibility study can navigate the complexities of searching for and buying property.
The Architecture of Stanley Saitowitz+
BUILD takes a tour of Stanley Saitowitz's San Francisco.
The Importance of Concept+
BUILD shares the importance of a concept, and reveals the one driving their latest project.
Reusing Stone and Brick+
BUILD spells out the pros and cons of reusing existing brick and stone on a project.
What We (Should Have) Learned from the Recession+
BUILD lays out the hard lessons learned from the past few years, and has their fingers crossed that history doesn't...
BUILD Status Report+
BUILD shares the latest projects, events, and activity buzzing around the office.
An Incremental Evolution of Design+
Specific, controlled modifications are the key to BUILD's evolution of design.
SPD Project Update+
BUILD reveals the project that's currently keeping the SPD shop buzzing.
BUILD’s Picks for Commercial Outdoor Furnishings+
BUILD sheds some bright Californian sunlight on a selection of modern outdoor furniture.
An interview of BUILD by … you (BUILD’s compilation of FAQ’s)+
BUILD pulls back the curtain and answers all those questions you've been wondering about.
SPD Cabinet & Furniture Shop Developments+
BUILD catches up with the guys at SPD to get the lowdown on the latest shop happenings.
Architects and the Power of Words+
BUILD tells the story of a design disaster in 1959 turned positive with one simple word from the right person...
Success is a Team Sport+
BUILD shines the spotlight on all of the hard-working individuals out in the field.
The Modern List Napa+
BUILD takes an excursion up to Napa Valley in search of dining and wining for the modernist.
Permeable surfaces+
Exterior surfaces that let rain water through, and 3 of BUILD's favorite products that do so.
The Modern List San Francisco+
BUILD revisits the city by the bay, for work and for play.
An Open Letter to MoMA: The Museum of Mediocre Aspirations+
BUILD responds to MoMA's decision to demolish the American Folk Art Museum.
The Most Important Ingredient+
BUILD shares their latest finished project, and the inspiration behind it.
BUILD’s Guide to Rendering+
BUILD shares their tips and tools for creating razor-sharp renderings.
The Multiple Functions of a Light Shelf+
BUILD covers the many functions and advantages of the exterior light shelf.
When the Dog Catches the Bumper: An Interview with Jared Della Valle (Part II)+
BUILD sits down with Jared Della Valle, Brooklyn-based architect/developer.
Irish Modern+
BUILD gets a thorough and inspiring look into the modern work of Irish architects.
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.
Surface Treatments+
BUILD reviews a 2D graphic language for a soon to be completed commercial tenant improvement.