BUILD gathers some well-informed feedback from a community of experts on the future of Seattle's development.
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
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.
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
The Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
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...
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.
The Working Wall+
BUILD LLC takes a look at one of the main drivers of a dynamic design space.
On the Radar Exclusive+
Josiah Johnson brings his snappy list of design links for another On the Radar Exclusive.
How a project looks is only one slice of the pie+
What makes an architectural project successful is more than just how it looks.
Case Study Remodel+
BUILDblog discusses a system for remodeling mid-century modern homes and looks at a recently completed project.
Earth and Architecture+
BUILDblog looks at 5 inspiring projects where the ground is just as important as structure.
Live+Work Innovations+
BUILD explores 3 different methods of brining the function of the office to the leisure of the home.
The Conundrum of Gables+
BUILD LLC curses gable roofs and reviews 10 tips for a second story addition.
The Beauty of Constraints+
BUILDblog covers 10 projects that turn difficult site conditions into inspiring design.
The Importance of Diagrams+
BUILDblog releases the latest set of diagrams for a residential project and discusses the importance of diagramming.
Feeling the Site+
BUILDblog discusses the importance of getting out on site and absorbing the scene.
Gordon Walker: Northwest Modern Master, Commercial & Institutional Work+
Part 2 of BUILDblogs Gordon Walker series covers his commercial work, institutional work, and calls out a few important aspects...
Gordon Walker: Northwest Modern Master Residential Work+
BUILDblog covers the work of Gordon Walker and gets some new projects on the web.
Architecture that looks like what it’s doing+
One of the most important architectural paradigm shifts occurred when architects started designing buildings to look like what they're...
Architects and the Proper Drink+
BUILDblog covers some proper libations to celebrate the new year
5 Important Details for Modern Shower Design+
BUILDblog covers 5 important shower details for the modern home, complete with details.
Smart Flat Roofs: The Craft of Parapet Detailing+
BUILDblog covers the technical side of flat roofs which, as it turns out, aren't so flat.
The Value of a Hand Built Object+
BUILDblog says get your hands dirty and build something for the holidays.
University of Washington Lecture+
BUILD LLC lectures on sustainability at the UW and beats up the green movement a bit.
Start-up Architecture+
The BUILDblog covers internet and social media start-up office design for a current project.
