BUILD examines a variety of roof assemblies on the Magnolia House + Guesthouse.
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How Much Energy is Saved by Reusing a Foundation?+
BUILD runs the numbers on the energy savings of down-and-dirty sustainability
The Liljestrand House and the Beauty of Restraint+
BUILD returns from Oahu with lessons from the Liljestrand House.
Case Study House 2016 Kitchen Appliance Package+
BUILD kicks the tires on their most current kitchen appliance specification.
Architectural Steel Design+
BUILD outlines their most important design guidelines for architectural steel design.
Evolution of the Modern Entertainment Wall+
BUILD strikes design harmony between the flat screen and the firebox.
Strategies for Interior Wood Finishes+
BUILD outlines the design methods for balancing the use of 3 different interior woods.
Projects That Give Back+
BUILD reviews the First Central Station development and demonstrates how large scale projects can benefit cities and communities.
Seattle Design Festival 2016+
BUILD shares their recommendations for Seattle Design Festival 2016.
Ten More Interviews for ARCADE+
BUILD completes another 10 interviews for ARCADE Magazine.
The Curated Residence+
BUILD introduces their recently completed modern residence in Magnolia.
The Art of the Nonconforming Stair+
BUILD explores an important exception in the building code for vertical circulation.
Architecture By Volumes+
BUILD approaches the design of a recent residence guided by volumetric relationships.
Design Observations From the UK+
3 design takeaways from BUILD’s recent trip through England.
A Residential Guide to Spray Foam Insulation+
BUILD reviews the use of spray foam insulation at the Case Study House 2016.
The New Era of Architectural Embellishment+
BUILD offers a distinction between building and ornament in response to a new era of architecture.
The Hidden Beauty of Framing+
BUILD recites the secret poetics of architecture’s hardest worker.
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.
Elevation Lessons From the Masters+
BUILD takes some important elevation design cues from 5 modern masters.
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.
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.