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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.
The Sweet Spot of Development+
BUILD discusses the optimal permitting path for small developments
Limitations as Design Opportunities+
BUILD illustrates how thoughtful architecture can turn challenging land-use codes into a harmonious building
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.
Architecture as Urban Puzzle Piece+
BUILD reviews their latest multi-family project and the complexities of getting it realized.
Header Alignment Guide+
BUILD’s guide to achieving alignment at windows, doors, and siding.
Case Study House 2016 Exterior+
BUILD takes a technical look at the CSH2016 landscape and hardscape plan.
Designing the College Campus—Past, Present, and Future; An Interview with Rebecca Barnes & Kristine Kenney, Part 2+
BUILD discusses influence, experience, and the future of Seattle with UW's campus architect & landscape architect.
A Visual Guide to the Holidays+
BUILD shares a design-focused, holiday-inspired guide to the season.
Projects That Give Back+
BUILD reviews the First Central Station development and demonstrates how large scale projects can benefit cities and communities.
Ten More Interviews for ARCADE+
BUILD completes another 10 interviews for ARCADE Magazine.
BUILD Status Report+
BUILD shares the newest adds to their website, both in project and people.
Diagramming for Complex Projects+
3 complex projects put BUILD's diagramming capabilities to the test.
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.
Urban Development Strategies: Design & Permitting+
BUILD unpacks the lessons learned from developing, designing, building, and occupying their very own project. (Part 2)
The Sensibility of Circulation Volumes+
BUILD covers the programmatic and aesthetic advantages of grouping circulation spaces in houses and buildings.
Desai Residence Completion: Data Points for Creating a Modern Home+
BUILD covers the challenges and solutions of designing a modern home in Seattle.
The Science of Architecture+
BUILD shares thoughts on the science, not art, of architecture.
Timeless Design as Sustainability+
BUILD shares their take on the true qualities of sustainable architecture.
The Beautifully Boring Box+
BUILD discusses a number of project factors and design responses that led to a simple, disciplined architecture.
The Importance of Urban Mapping: A Site Study at First Central Station+
BUILD introduces their latest commercial project on the boards, and shares the layered studies behind the design.
A Visual Guide to Stairs+
BUILD shares a collection of fine-tuned, sensibly modern stair options, complete with handy matrix.
Declarations of Intention (or the Architectural Manifesto)+
BUILD's top 5 must-read architectural manifestos.