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
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.
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.
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.
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
The Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Alternative Dwellings+
BUILD takes a sober look at the advantages, disadvantages, and quirks of mobile living.
Julius Shulman: Master Photographer+
BUILD digs into the brilliant and strategic photography of Julius Shulman.
In Defense of Preservation+
BUILD shares their thoughts on the harmony between preservation and modernism.
Better Know a Neighborhood – Magnolia, Seattle+
BUILD shares the modernist's rundown of the tucked-away Seattle neighborhood, Magnolia.
Design and Cooking+
BUILD shares some of their favorite resources that merge good design and good food.
Modern Condominium Build-Out+
Construction of a condominium interior in downtown Seattle. The project uses new cabinets, new finishes and features a translucent shower...
To be of use+
BUILD takes architecture out into the local community and pairs up with the Seattle Youth Garden for a bit of...
Interior Screening+
BUILD shares their simple strategies for optimizing texture and light in a recent urban condo build-out.
On the Radar+
BUILD's getting their fill of beautiful objects, photographs, and ideas in the latest installation of OtR.
Pre-Fab Houses Don’t Work+
BUILD weighs in on the perpetually hot topic of pre-fab architecture.
Raising the Bar #4: Urban Trees+
BUILD gets a firsthand look at a new urban development in Seattle's Central District neighborhood.
Translucency and Light+
BUILD shares a peek into strategies for harnessing subtle and dramatic light qualities.
How to Start Your Own Design Firm+
BUILD shares their wisdom on how to start your own firm.
Arthur Erickson: Pacific Northwest Modern Master+
BUILD pays homage to one of the Northwest's great architects.
The Indispensable Importance of Experience+
A story explaining the merits of experience in the design world.
Pacific Northwest Design+
BUILD defines key characteristics of Northwest Regional design, and highlights some head-turning projects.
Get Your Hands Dirty+
BUILD and SPD delve into the value and satisfaction of making things by hand.
Timeless Design+
BUILD catalogs some of their favorite designs that will never go out of style.
The Modern List: Portland ups the ante+
BUILD's tips on getting your modern fill in The Rose City.
Raising the Bar #3: Well Executed Townhomes+
BUILD highlights some bar-raising townhome developments popping up around the city.
Raising the Bar #2: Super-Markets+
BUILD takes note of the possibilities (and the reality) of supermarket design here and abroad.
Evolutions in Graffiti+
BUILD encounters the changing nature of street art during some recent travels.