BUILD looks at the power of curation as design tool for the urban environment.
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...
CreativeLIVE San Francisco, Part 1: Reception, Studios & Workrooms+
BUILD shares the ins and outs of creativeLIVE's new San Francisco office. (Part 1 of 3)
Urban Development Strategies: Design & Permitting+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 2)
A Decade of the BUILD Blog+
A look back at the past decade of the BUILD Blog, and the toward the future ahead.
Affordability and Livability is in Our Hands+
BUILD discusses affordability, livability, density, and the real solution.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
Timeless Representations + Modern Technology+
BUILD discusses the magic balance between timeless representation methods and modern technologies.
Working At Cross Purposes; Seattle’s Affordability Crisis+
BUILD takes a serious look at Seattle's housing crisis and makes a bold proposal.
The Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
The Great Bandwidth Recession+
BUILD shares their tools for battle against lack of time, patience, and thoughtfulness.
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 Modern List Seattle+
BUILD shares the latest spots to hit their radar in this year's The Modern List Seattle.
Why We Build Case Study Houses+
BUILD reveals the ideas and execution behind their Case Study House Series.
The Architecture of the Future is Layering+
BUILD takes a look at examples of layered urban architecture.
Top Five Social Media Tips for Architects+
BUILD shares their top tested tips on navigating the waters of social media.
Rezoning as a Community Benefit+
BUILD discusses the benefits of rezoning on an upcoming mixed-use project.
Ten More Interviews for ARCADE+
BUILD completes another 10 interviews for ARCADE Magazine.
The Curated Residence+
BUILD introduces their recently completed modern residence in Magnolia.
The Art of the Nonconforming Stair+
BUILD explores an important exception in the building code for vertical circulation.
The Modern List Seattle+
BUILD share's their annual list of new spots around Seattle for the design-minded local and traveler alike.
Architecture By Volumes+
BUILD approaches the design of a recent residence guided by volumetric relationships.
An Architect’s Guide to Photography+
BUILD's photography department reviews the motives, gear, and methods behind the architectural shot.
The Working Model+
BUILD reviews the usefulness of the working model as a communication tool.
Working At Cross Purposes; Seattle’s Affordability Crisis+
BUILD takes a serious look at Seattle's housing crisis and makes a bold proposal.
Creating Communities That Last; An Interview with Lake Union Partners, Part 2+
BUILD interviews Seattle developers Lake Union Partners for ARCADE Magazine.
Design Observations From the UK+
3 design takeaways from BUILD’s recent trip through England.
A Residential Guide to Spray Foam Insulation+
BUILD reviews the use of spray foam insulation at the Case Study House 2016.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
Lagom, in Life and in Architecture+
BUILD delves into the concept of lagom, which (in the U.S.) is easier done than said.
The New Era of Architectural Embellishment+
BUILD offers a distinction between building and ornament in response to a new era of architecture.
BUILD Status Report+
BUILD shares the newest adds to their website, both in project and people.
The Hidden Beauty of Framing+
BUILD recites the secret poetics of architecture’s hardest worker.
The Great Bandwidth Recession+
BUILD shares their tools for battle against lack of time, patience, and thoughtfulness.
Diagramming for Complex Projects+
3 complex projects put BUILD's diagramming capabilities to the test.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
Case Study House Comparison+
BUILD reviews some surprising Case Study House similarities.
The Function and Aesthetics of Cantilevers+
BUILD discusses the merits of hanging out with cantilevers.
Original vs. Copy, A Case for Knock-offs+
BUILD reviews furniture examples where the knock-off might be more authentic than the original.
Contextual Doesn’t Mean Copying+
BUILD takes a look at projects that honor the past by paying respect to context.
Last Call (Evolutions in Social Media)+
BUILD says farewell to comments and gives readers the last word.