BUILD studies 3 planned communities and gets to their essential DNA.
The Importance of a Feasibility StudyāSingle-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.
How Long Does it Take to Design a Custom Home?+
BUILD addresses the timeline of single-family residential design.
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.
Why Seattleās 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
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 Building Blocks of A Forward Thinking City+
BUILD documents a handful of projects that are saving the urban fabric
Seattleās Housing Crisis: Encouraging Better Development+
BUILD gathers some well-informed feedback from a community of experts on the future of Seattle's development.
Designing the College CampusāPast, 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.
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 Architectās 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 BUILDās 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 architectureās 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.
Last Call (Evolutions in Social Media)+
BUILD says farewell to comments and gives readers the last word.