BUILD runs the numbers on the energy savings of down-and-dirty sustainability
building a home
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.
Tricks of the Trade: Architectural Guardrails+
BUILD discusses some aesthetically pleasing strategies for guardrail design
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.
Architecture By Volumes+
BUILD approaches the design of a recent residence guided by volumetric relationships.
Working At Cross Purposes; Seattle’s Affordability Crisis+
BUILD takes a serious look at Seattle's housing crisis and makes a bold proposal.
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.
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 architecture’s hardest worker.
Designing Systems+
BUILD outlines why designing systems is just as important as designing houses.
Case Study House Comparison+
BUILD reviews some surprising Case Study House similarities.
The Function and Aesthetics of Cantilevers+
BUILD discusses the merits of hanging out with cantilevers.
The Myth of the Gourmet Kitchen+
BUILD discusses why you don't need a gourmet kitchen to cook great food.
Affordability and Livability is in Our Hands+
BUILD discusses affordability, livability, density, and the real solution.
What Seattle Can Learn From San Francisco: An Interview with Architect Jim Zack+
BUILD talks with Jim Zack about the urban planning and permitting lessons that San Francisco can offer.
Introducing the BUILD Case Study House 2016+
BUILD introduces the latest Case Study House project.
Case Study House 2014 Furniture Specifications+
BUILD spells out the specs for a recent modern furniture package.
Custom vs. Customized+
BUILD tackles the benefits of custom and customizing architectural elements.