Designing for Natural Light
How orientation, glazing ratios and interior sightlines shape a building long before finishes are chosen.
August 24, 2026Articles
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Materials That Age Well
A look at the facade and finish materials our studio keeps returning to across climates and budgets.
August 17, 2026
Case Studies
Small Sites, Big Ideas
Three infill projects where tight footprints pushed the design toward better, not smaller, solutions.
August 9, 2026
Design Notes
What We Learned Building on a Slope
Grading, foundations and a short construction season on the Alaska Ridge Residence.
July 25, 2026
Materials
Concrete, Timber, and What Comes Next
Notes from specifying mass timber on the Washington Harbor Offices.
July 7, 2026