BUILD discusses ten important lessons learned from Pacific Northwest Mid-Century Modern Masters
building a home
The Business of the Building Code+
BUILD analyzes and presents 50 years of building code metrics.
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.
On the Radar – 2021!+
Team BUILD gives the scoop on the books, shows, resources, and other good stuff that has been providing design inspiration...
Modular Construction + Senior Housing+
BUILD interviews master architect Gordon Walker on the nature of senior housing.
A Responsive Architecture+
BUILD photographs and discusses the components of Pacific Northwest regionalism
Design Guide for the Home Office+
BUILD covers design ideas for the work-from-home lifestyle
There’s No Such Thing as a Single Family Lot Anymore in Seattle+
BUILD discusses the new paradigm of land ownership in Seattle
Paring Down to the Essence+
BUILD documents the specifications and finishes for a strikingly minimal residence
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.
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.
Flush Base Guide+
A step by step guide on the design and install of BUILD’s flush base detail
Case Study House 2016 Exterior+
BUILD takes a technical look at the CSH2016 landscape and hardscape plan.
Advanced Rainscreen Envelope Detailing+
BUILD pushes and pulls rainscreen detailing on the Pham Residence.
A Residential Guide to Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning+
BUILD compares the different HVAC systems for residential design.
The Logic of Elevation Design+
BUILD reviews the modern envelope strategies of their latest project in Bellevue.
The Easter Eggs of Architecture+
BUILD covers an example of a pleasant design surprise in the Case Study House 2016.
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.
Case Study House 2016 Kitchen Appliance Package+
BUILD kicks the tires on their most current kitchen appliance specification.
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.
Strategies for Interior Wood Finishes+
BUILD outlines the design methods for balancing the use of 3 different interior woods.