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Designing for retreat: A second home with purpose
A designer’s seasonal experiment sparked deeper conversations about what makes a great second home In the years since the pandemic,…
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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…
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The 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…
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What is building science?
The role of building science in sustainable, energy-efficient design What is building science? Building science is an area of study…
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Custom 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…
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Draw better
Architectural graphics explained Thoughts from Shelter team member Sam Lauer For the past few years, I have been working on…
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Luminary 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…
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Tenant improvement FAQs
Answering our most asked questions about tenant improvements A tenant improvement project, often referred to as a “TI”, involves the…
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A 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…
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