A statement addressing BUILD LLC's commitment to sensible design where durability, density, regionalism and timelessness are the most important factors...
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential 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
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
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 Process of Architecture+
BUILD describes the full process of how architecture comes together.
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 Process of Commercial Work+
BUILD explains the design process of commercial projects in 10 steps.
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 Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
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, 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.
Evolution of the Modern Entertainment Wall+
BUILD strikes design harmony between the flat screen and the firebox.
Running the Numbers of a Design Monoculture+
BUILD looks into the statistics of small, medium and large firms in the architecture and engineering industry.
Strategies for Interior Wood Finishes+
BUILD outlines the design methods for balancing the use of 3 different interior woods.
Timeless Representations + Modern Technology+
BUILD discusses the magic balance between timeless representation methods and modern technologies.
Tricks of the Trade: Architectural Guardrails+
BUILD discusses some aesthetically pleasing strategies for guardrail design
Projects That Give Back+
BUILD reviews the First Central Station development and demonstrates how large scale projects can benefit cities and communities.
Seattle Design Festival 2016+
BUILD shares their recommendations for Seattle Design Festival 2016.
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.