Weaving a story and creating a strong narrative around design is a significant part of the package.
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Innovations from the Cabinet Shop+
A look at what's going on in the SPD cabinet shop... once the dust settles.
Potential Property: Value vs. Risk+
BUILD explains the process behind evaluating a potential piece of property.
10 Things You Should Know About Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Rough-in+
Tips on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing for clean, deliberate installs.
10 Forgotten Lessons of Mid-Century Modern Design+
What every contemporary house can learn from Mid-Century Modern design.
A Guide to Modern Exterior Lighting+
BUILD discusses modern exterior lighting complete with a bunch of good fixture specs.
Rationale and Process: The work of Manifold Architecture Studio+
The rigorous process and clean work of Manifold Architecture Studio.
BUILD Book Report+
A handful of new architecture and design books that we're kicking the tires on.
10 Things You Should Know About Framing+
BUILD gives their top insights on framing to ensure a hot, modern project.
BUILD Documentary+
Kevin Eckert and Andrew van Leeuwen of BUILD LLC discuss their work and design influences.
10 Things You Should Know About Demolition+
Demolition is complicated, here's 10 things you should know about it.
Learning From The Masters+
BUILD discusses the remodel to a MCM gem in the Hilltop neighborhood.
The Most Important Characteristic of an Architect+
BUILDblog looks at the most important characteristic of an architect.
A Modern Guide to Residential Tile+
The BUILDblog lays down their top 5 tiles and the reasons why.
Design, Graphics & Liquor+
BUILD LLC takes on branding and graphic design for a liquor company.
Continuous Indoor-Outdoor Walls+
The BUILDblog looks at some design aspects of bringing exterior walls inside.
Teaching and Learning+
BUILDblog reviews the work of some sharp-shooter architecture students at the University of Washington.
Architecture for People, Architecture for Photos+
How the power of the image is changing design.
A Guide to Updating Mid-Century Modern Homes+
BUILD reviews their process for updating MCM homes in detail.
Translation as Architecture+
BUILDblog discusses the basic building blocks of good design.
What we learned from the recession+
A top ten list of how BUILD made it through the recession.