BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
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.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
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...
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
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
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 DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
Innovations from the Cabinet Shop+
A look at what's going on in the SPD cabinet shop... once the dust settles.
Potential Property: Value vs. Risk+
BUILD explains the process behind evaluating a potential piece of property.
10 Things You Should Know About Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Rough-in+
Tips on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing for clean, deliberate installs.
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.
10 Forgotten Lessons of Mid-Century Modern Design+
What every contemporary house can learn from Mid-Century Modern design.
Notes & Jigs: things that make the cabinet shop tick+
An inside look at the jigs and notes of the Special Projects Division cabinet & furniture shop.
A Guide to Modern Exterior Lighting+
BUILD discusses modern exterior lighting complete with a bunch of good fixture specs.
First-Aid for Architects+
An instructional guide for helping architects inflicted with architectural behavior
Get Involved+
BUILD completes its annual S2V invitational ride from Seattle to Vancouver and raises money for Washington C.A.S.H.
Rationale and Process: The work of Manifold Architecture Studio+
The rigorous process and clean work of Manifold Architecture Studio.
BUILD Book Report+
A handful of new architecture and design books that we're kicking the tires on.
Social Media for architects and designers+
What social networking can do for an architecture firm.
10 Things You Should Know About Framing+
BUILD gives their top insights on framing to ensure a hot, modern project.
BUILD Documentary+
Kevin Eckert and Andrew van Leeuwen of BUILD LLC discuss their work and design influences.
How to *Really* Get Hired at an Architecture Firm; Strategies for the New Economy+
BUILD throws out 5 key tips for landing a job in the new economy.
Innovations from the Cabinet Shop+
A very design-forward cabinet package from the SPD cabinet shop.
10 Things You Should Know About Demolition+
Demolition is complicated, here's 10 things you should know about it.
Behind the New SPD Website+
BUILD takes a peek behind the curtain of the new SPD website.
Learning From The Masters+
BUILD discusses the remodel to a MCM gem in the Hilltop neighborhood.
The Merits of Modern, Urban Condo Living+
BUILD lays down 10 of their favorite things about modern city living.