BUILD discusses some important design intent of a recent project in the city
design process
Taking the mystery out of site drainage+
The BUILDblog covers... yawn... soil infiltration. Grab a coffee.
Modern Stair Design+
BUILD highlights a sleek new stair and gives some insight to the design.
The Value of Handmade Models+
Hand-built physical models will always be a necessary component of good design.
When the building code contradicts common sense+
BUILD's take on a better, more purposeful building code.
10 Things You Should Know About Reusing an Existing Foundation+
The nitty-gritty on reusing an existing foundation.
10 Reasons to Reuse an Existing Foundation+
BUILD's top ten reasons to keep a residential foundation.
What we remember; Drinks with Gary Swenson*+
A huge congratulations and a kudos to Gary Swenson
Keeping the Character: A Mid-Century Remodel+
BUILD provides the scoop on a sharp MCM remodel in Seattle's View Ridge neighborhood.
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Siding+
The skinny on siding systems; a top 10 list from BUILD LLC
Middle Ground+
Working on architecture that is necessary and integral to the society functioning around us is important.
Our Favorite Plumbing Fixtures+
BUILD's list of functional, cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing and timeliness plumbing fixtures.
10 Things You Should Know About Foundations+
BUILD's top 10 tips for footings and foundations.
The Value of Design+
Weaving a story and creating a strong narrative around design is a significant part of the package.
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.
Notes & Jigs: things that make the cabinet shop tick+
An inside look at the jigs and notes of the Special Projects Division cabinet & furniture shop.