BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
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.
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 Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
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 Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
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.
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
Header Alignment Guide+
BUILD’s guide to achieving alignment at windows, doors, and siding.
Seattle’s Housing Crisis: Getting the Facts Straight+
BUILD rounds up the facts on some critical issues in Seattle.
Time, Place and Culture: An Interview with Dean Sakamoto on the Work of Vladimir Ossipoff, part 2+
BUILD interviews Dean Sakamoto for ARCADE Magazine.
Flush Base Guide+
A step by step guide on the design and install of BUILD’s flush base detail
A Decade of the BUILD Blog+
A look back at the past decade of the BUILD Blog, and the toward the future ahead.
Case Study House 2016 Exterior+
BUILD takes a technical look at the CSH2016 landscape and hardscape plan.
Advanced Rainscreen Envelope Detailing+
BUILD pushes and pulls rainscreen detailing on the Pham Residence.
The Modern List Seattle+
BUILD shares the latest spots to hit their radar in this year's The Modern List 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 Sensible, Modern Cabin+
BUILD identifies the sweet spot of design-forward cabin architecture.
A Residential Guide to Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning+
BUILD compares the different HVAC systems for residential design.
The Logic of Elevation Design+
BUILD reviews the modern envelope strategies of their latest project in Bellevue.
The Easter Eggs of Architecture+
BUILD covers an example of a pleasant design surprise in the Case Study House 2016.
A Dozen Lesser Known Houses You Should Know About+
BUILD reviews 12 influential houses that get too little attention in the design world.
Case Study House 2016 Interiors+
BUILD reviews the interior design and specifications of the CSH2016.
Three Structures, Four Roof Types+
BUILD examines a variety of roof assemblies on the Magnolia House + Guesthouse.
How Much Energy is Saved by Reusing a Foundation?+
BUILD runs the numbers on the energy savings of down-and-dirty sustainability
The Liljestrand House and the Beauty of Restraint+
BUILD returns from Oahu with lessons from the Liljestrand House.
Architecture and Agency; An Interview with Farshid Moussavi, FMA Architecture, Part 2+
Part 2 of BUILD's interview with Farshid Moussavi for ARCADE Magazine.
Representing the Real, A New Year’s Resolution+
BUILD resolves to represent the unsung design heroes in 2017.
Public Art That Does a Lot with a Little+
BUILD’s shares their picks for public art in Seattle worth tracking down.
A Visual Guide to the Holidays+
BUILD shares a design-focused, holiday-inspired guide to the season.
Design Destinations For Winter+
BUILD shares some of their favorite design-worthy destinations for the colder seasons.
Case Study House 2016 Kitchen Appliance Package+
BUILD kicks the tires on their most current kitchen appliance specification.
The Prescient Work of Vladimir Ossipoff+
BUILD brushes up on the relatable work and ideas of Vladimir Ossipoff.
Architectural Steel Design+
BUILD outlines their most important design guidelines for architectural steel design.