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
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
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 Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
The Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Paring Down to the Essence+
BUILD documents the specifications and finishes for a strikingly minimal residence
Limitations as Design Opportunities+
BUILD illustrates how thoughtful architecture can turn challenging land-use codes into a harmonious building
The Ted Smith Primer, 5 Important Works+
BUILD heads to San Diego to hunt the projects of Ted Smith
Sommarstuga Study: How the Scandinavians Have Mastered the Art of the Summerhouse+
BUILD takes a Scandinavian road trip and gets to the bottom of the summerhouse
Purpose and the 2019 Seattle to Vancouver ride+
BUILD covers a weekend of camaraderie, fitness, and fundraising
Two Noteworthy Houses by Gordon Walker:
A Perspective by Andrew van Leeuwen+
BUILD covers additional work of a Pacific Northwest modern master
Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Students for the Next Generation of Design: An Interview with Ruki Ravikumar, Part 1.+
BUILD interviews Ruki Ravikumar of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum about all things design and education.
Inspiring, Educating, and Empowering Students for the Next Generation of Design: An Interview with Ruki Ravikumar, Part 2.+
BUILD interviews Ruki Ravikumar of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum about all things design and education.
Gordon Walker Book Launch+
A passion project, a book launch, and some new photos of extraordinary design
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
The Design, Construction, and Lifestyle of Papali Wailea; an Interview with Ed Weinstein, Part 2+
BUILD talks with Ed Weinstein about what made the Papali Wailea project a success despite all the challenges.
How the Maker Movement Fails+
After a trip to NYC, BUILD notices a blind spot in the maker movement.
Defining a Construction Budget; The 2019 Cheat Sheet+
BUILD breaks down the construction and project costs for an uncertain economy with an update to the Construction Budget...
The DNA of Planned Communities+
BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
Architecture as Urban Puzzle Piece+
BUILD reviews their latest multi-family project and the complexities of getting it realized.
Why Seattle’s New Early Community Outreach Requirement Will Actually Damage the City+
BUILD explains why Seattle's new Early Community Outreach Requirement is a terrible layer of bureaucracy for a city in...
Sensibilities and Intuitions of the Master Designer; an Interview with Cecil Balmond, part 2+
BUILD interviews Cecil Balmond for ARCADE Magazine.
A BUILD Shift+
BUILD shares the latest shift in their mission, their work, and their identity.
Open Letter to the Mayor+
BUILD offers up some important facts, experience, and perspective to Seattle's new mayor
Architectural Origins, Educations and Risks; A Conversation with Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein, Part 2+
BUILD interviews master architects Steven Holl and Ed Weinstein for ARCADE Magazine.
Curbless Shower Guide+
BUILD shares the next guide in their manual series: the curbless shower detail.
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.
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.