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Designing for retreat: A custom lake home built for year-round living
Transforming a family’s beloved waterfront property into their permanent getaway Springtime is here, and with temperatures on the rise, retreat…
Read moreThe designer & client relationship: 3 tips for picking the right fit
How to know if your designer is "the one" The designer and client relationship is special because it spans both…
Read moreWhat is building science?
The role of building science in sustainable, energy-efficient design What is building science? Building science is an area of study…
Read moreCustom home design at any scale
Tailored design solutions that support your lifestyle and budget In the design world, it's easy to get caught up in…
Read moreDraw better
Architectural graphics explained Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on…
Read moreLuminary Arts Center Honored with 2024 Merit Award
Luminary Arts Center named a 2024 AIA Minneapolis Merit Award winner AIA Minneapolis awarded six projects with the 2024 Merit…
Read moreTenant improvement FAQs
Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…
Read moreA year of firsts: Life as a grad student & intern
Finding balance as an architectural intern and masters student Thoughts from Shelter team member Keely Ashton A balancing act With…
Read moreWaste not, want not: embracing material reuse
Material recycling contributes to a more sustainable built environment Is adaptive reuse the answer to sustainable building design? It’s no…
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