Some current BUILD projects and publications.
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Hollin Hills House+
A nice example of mid-century modern architecture in the Hollin Hills community of Virginia.
Emergency Shelter; A Critical Test of Design+
The emergency shelter kit by Shelterbox is a well designed solution to disasters like the Haiti earthquake. The BUILDblog post...
The Black Hole of Design+
The importance of authentic design. Establishing a modern language of architecture that is an accurate reflection of our society and...
Architecture & Choice+
BUILD unravels why more is less when it comes to decisions in architecture.
Hilltowns vs. Tract Home Developments+
BUILD analyzes the similarities and vast differences between hilltowns and suburbia.
Alternative Dwellings+
BUILD takes a sober look at the advantages, disadvantages, and quirks of mobile living.
Julius Shulman: Master Photographer+
BUILD digs into the brilliant and strategic photography of Julius Shulman.
Better Know a Neighborhood – Magnolia, Seattle+
BUILD shares the modernist's rundown of the tucked-away Seattle neighborhood, Magnolia.
On the Radar+
BUILD's getting their fill of beautiful objects, photographs, and ideas in the latest installation of OtR.
Arthur Erickson: Pacific Northwest Modern Master+
BUILD pays homage to one of the Northwest's great architects.
Pacific Northwest Design+
BUILD defines key characteristics of Northwest Regional design, and highlights some head-turning projects.
Raising the Bar #3: Well Executed Townhomes+
BUILD highlights some bar-raising townhome developments popping up around the city.
Raising the Bar+
BUILD recommends how we can all raise the bar towards a better built environment.
Residential Construction Cost Cheat-Sheet+
The BUILDblog residential construction cost cheat-sheet is a quick method to estimate the cost of a new home or home...
Mid-Century Modern Remodel+
Updating a 1950's mid-century modern home in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood with modern materials and methods.
Objects for the Home+
BUILD looks back to our student days to the objects we created in the shop.
Simple, modern light fixtures+
BUILD pulls a few lights from our list and shows how they can make a simple room glow.
The Architecture of Insertion+
BUILD explores buildings site conditions and how the locations directly relates to the outcome of the project.
Casa Malaparte, Capri+
BUILD studies a house on the island of Capri and shows how it still has relevancy in today's modern building...
Modern NW Cabins+
The Pacific North West would not be complete without cabins in the woods. BUILD picks out a few of the...
Mid-century modernization+
Being a small design-build firm who recently stepped into developing our own projects we’ve wondered about the possibility of creating...