Thoughts

Architecture is about elegantly solving problems. Our team is made up of tinkerers, artists, activists, and researchers. This is where they share their thoughts.

Thoughts

Aaron Swain
April 14, 2016

Thoughts — Sustainability

How did we get here? The long path to Passive House

By Aaron Swain
Blaine Weber
February 25, 2016

Thoughts — Research + Innovation

10 questions developers should ask an architect

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
October 29, 2015

Thoughts — Advocacy

Architects are the QB; meet the rest of the team

By Blaine Weber
October 15, 2015

Thoughts — Sustainability, Research + Innovation

Saving salmon one building at a time

October 2, 2015

Thoughts — Sustainability, Research + Innovation

Recapturing wasted office space

September 1, 2015

Thoughts — Research + Innovation

The secret ingredient for success: Give pedestrians a shortcut

Chelsea Gorkiewicz photo
May 1, 2015

Thoughts — Research + Innovation

Elan Uptown Flats and the renaissance of the front porch

By Chelsea Gorkiewicz
Blaine Weber
June 26, 2014

Thoughts — Advocacy

7 trends that will keep the good times rolling

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
March 27, 2014

Thoughts — Advocacy

South Lake Union’s past, present and future

By Blaine Weber
February 25, 2014

Thoughts — Advocacy

Increasing Seattle’s share of families

June 19, 2013

Thoughts — Research + Innovation

Tall wood buildings have a promising future with CLT

Blaine Weber
July 28, 2011

Thoughts — Advocacy

Are you ready for the new urbanites?

By Blaine Weber
Scott Thompson photo
May 22, 2008

Thoughts — Sustainability

Let’s open a few windows – 248 of them, to be exact

By Scott Thompson
April 30, 2008

Thoughts — Sustainability, Advocacy

Less is more in sustainable design

Blaine Weber
October 26, 2006

Thoughts — Advocacy

Hotels and condos: Mixed-use matrimony

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
June 29, 2006

Thoughts — Advocacy

Are we ready for Seattle’s pivotal moment in history?

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
November 10, 2005

Thoughts — Advocacy

Is Seattle ready to slim down its residential towers?

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
November 18, 2004

Thoughts — Sustainability, Research + Innovation

Designers have lofty aspirations for housing

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
January 19, 2004

Thoughts — Sustainability, Advocacy

Inattention to detail can bring down the curtain

By Blaine Weber
Blaine Weber
September 28, 2003

Thoughts — Advocacy

Urban streets need proper care and feeding

By Blaine Weber