BUILD reviews the use of spray foam insulation at the Case Study House 2016.
design process
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.
The New Era of Architectural Embellishment+
BUILD offers a distinction between building and ornament in response to a new era of architecture.
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.
Diagramming for Complex Projects+
3 complex projects put BUILD's diagramming capabilities to the test.
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.
Original vs. Copy, A Case for Knock-offs+
BUILD reviews furniture examples where the knock-off might be more authentic than the original.
Contextual Doesn’t Mean Copying+
BUILD takes a look at projects that honor the past by paying respect to context.
The Myth of the Gourmet Kitchen+
BUILD discusses why you don't need a gourmet kitchen to cook great food.
Circumstances, Expectations and Trust; An Interview with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Part 2+
BUILD shares part 2 of their interview with Peter Bohlin and Ray Calabro of BCJ.
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.
The Craft of Tropical Modernism: An Interview with Mark de Reus, Part 2+
BUILD sits down with Mark de Reus to discuss his practice and passion for tropical modernism.
Seattle Design Festival 2015+
BUILD checks out the opening weekend of SDF2015, and shares a short-list of recommendations for the 2-week festival.
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.
Urban Development Strategies: Design & Permitting+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 2)
Urban Development Strategies: Planning & Programming+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 1)