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Rhythm of Architecture, Part II+

BUILD continues the research and exploration of modernism with rhythm.

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Glass Box in the Forest+

BUILD gets transparent with some technicalities and design moves of a recently completed project.

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On the Radar+

BUILD shares the latest activity hitting their summer radar.

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The Rationale of Feng Shui in Architecture+

BUILD spells out the 10 most practiced guidelines of Feng Shui

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Reusing Stone and Brick+

BUILD spells out the pros and cons of reusing existing brick and stone on a project.

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Foundation Mono-pours+

BUILD's primer on the mono-pour.

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BUILD Status Report+

BUILD shares the latest projects, events, and activity buzzing around the office.

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An Incremental Evolution of Design+

Specific, controlled modifications are the key to BUILD's evolution of design.

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Success is a Team Sport+

BUILD shines the spotlight on all of the hard-working individuals out in the field.

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Permeable surfaces+

Exterior surfaces that let rain water through, and 3 of BUILD's favorite products that do so.

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A Tale of Two Grids+

BUILD covers the hidden poetry of grids that don't align.

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BUILD Book Report+

BUILD catches up on their reading and shares some new favorites.

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The Multiple Functions of a Light Shelf+

BUILD covers the many functions and advantages of the exterior light shelf.

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Modernism isn’t a “Style”+

Good design cannot be swapped out like wallpaper. BUILD addresses the philosophy of modernism.

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BUILD Status Report+

What BUILD's been up to, both in and out of the office.

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Modern Breakfast Nooks+

Breakfast nooks; not just for breakfast anymore.

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Classic MCM Gets a Warm, Modern Update+

3 key features of updating a fantastic mid-century modern for the 21st century.

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The First Step of a Successful Project is Facing the Facts+

BUILD identifies a common blind-spot of many failed architecture projects.

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The Importance of Good As-Builts+

BUILD shares their top 10 tips for tackling as-builts.

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Case Study House Wrap-up, Timeline & Costs+

BUILD takes a look back on the entire Case Study House process, including the schedule and costs.

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Case Study House Cabinets+

Design decision, details and specifications on the BUILD Case Study House SPD cabinet package.

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Top 10 Things to Know About Aluminum Windows+

BUILD makes their case for aluminum windows.

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On The Radar+

BUILD's end of the year roundup of people, places, and things you should know about.

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BUILD Status Report+

The latest goings on at BUILD World Headquarters.

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Case Study House: Open House+

BUILD gears up for the highly-anticipated CSH Open House.

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The Complications of Framing+

BUILD learns to tackle a complicated framing package the hard way.

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Selling an Illusion+

BUILD calls B.S. on the front porch lifestyle and the developers who sell it.

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CASE STUDY HOUSE: Dynamic Space Kitchen+

BUILD reviews the design strategies and mechanics of a great cabinet package.

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Northwest Usonian, Part III+

BUILD gets a peek inside the third (and final) Frank Lloyd Wright home in Washington State.

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Case Study House Status+

The latest scoop on the construction of BUILD's Case Study House

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