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What is building science?
Thoughts from Shelter team member Mike Stark, AIA What is building science? Building science is an area of study that…
Read moreCustom residential design solutions
In the design world, it's easy to get caught up in the grandeur of dazzling, large-scale projects. While this work…
Read moreSustainable design demystified
Thoughts from Shelter team member Piper Donlin, Allied ASID Why should we care about sustainability in the context of the…
Read moreShelter wins two 2024 ASID National FOCUS awards
Shelter has received two ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) National FOCUS Awards for our Luminary Arts Center and River…
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Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on compiling Shelter’s graphic…
Read moreFood and drink. Fun and function.
It’s a Shelter speciality: Designs that serve passionate entrepreneurs and their people. We design taprooms, restaurants, bars, and hotels that…
Read moreLuminary Arts Center honored with AIA Minneapolis 2024 Merit award
Shelter's work on the renovation of the Luminary Arts Center has been recognized with an AIA Minneapolis Merit Award. AIA…
Read moreGreg Elsner receives AIA MN 2024 Young Architects award
Greg Elsner, AIA — Shelter’s Director of Design — has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 AIA Minnesota…
Read moreTenant improvement FAQs
What is a tenant improvement project? A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the build out…
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