The BUILDblog kicks the tires on Art Deco Miami and concludes that it's just as much about experience as...
Architecture
The sophistication of under-design: ODOS Architects+
The BUILDblog review of Ireland's ODOS architects. Simple and modern, their work hits all the right chords.
How We’re Making It, A Top 10 List+
BUILD's top ten tips for flourishing in the tough economic climate.
Dynamic Bridges+
A review of 5 dynamic bridges in the Seattle area with statistics and photos.
On the Radar+
BUILDblog's every couple of weeks synopsis of what we're up to. The post includes cool links to videos, architecture, design,...
The Importance of Sketching+
BUILD discusses the importance of hand sketching and shows a few examples of recent sketchbooks.
You’ll never get sued for ugly+
Architects are the guardians of good aesthetics but if they can't uphold a code of decent design in the built...
Hollin Hills House+
A nice example of mid-century modern architecture in the Hollin Hills community of Virginia.
Emergency Shelter; A Critical Test of Design+
The emergency shelter kit by Shelterbox is a well designed solution to disasters like the Haiti earthquake. The BUILDblog post...
The Black Hole of Design+
The importance of authentic design. Establishing a modern language of architecture that is an accurate reflection of our society and...
Women Making an Impact 5+
The BUILDblog women making an impact series highlights 10 female architects making a significant contribution to the design community. The...
Mid-century Modern Communities+
The BUILDblog collection of Mid-Century Modern neighborhoods in the United States.
The Importance of Getting Out There+
BUILD shares their another successful Young Architects Day.
Architecture & Choice+
BUILD unravels why more is less when it comes to decisions in architecture.
Hilltowns vs. Tract Home Developments+
BUILD analyzes the similarities and vast differences between hilltowns and suburbia.
Alternative Dwellings+
BUILD takes a sober look at the advantages, disadvantages, and quirks of mobile living.
Julius Shulman: Master Photographer+
BUILD digs into the brilliant and strategic photography of Julius Shulman.
In Defense of Preservation+
BUILD shares their thoughts on the harmony between preservation and modernism.
Better Know a Neighborhood – Magnolia, Seattle+
BUILD shares the modernist's rundown of the tucked-away Seattle neighborhood, Magnolia.
Modern Condominium Build-Out+
Construction of a condominium interior in downtown Seattle. The project uses new cabinets, new finishes and features a translucent shower...
Interior Screening+
BUILD shares their simple strategies for optimizing texture and light in a recent urban condo build-out.
On the Radar+
BUILD's getting their fill of beautiful objects, photographs, and ideas in the latest installation of OtR.
Raising the Bar #4: Urban Trees+
BUILD gets a firsthand look at a new urban development in Seattle's Central District neighborhood.
Translucency and Light+
BUILD shares a peek into strategies for harnessing subtle and dramatic light qualities.