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What is Building Science?
What is building science? Building science is an area of study that architects and contractors apply to design and construction.…
Read moreSustainable Design Simplified
Why should we care about sustainability in the context of the built environment? In short, we have an increasing population…
Read moreWaste Not, Want Not: Embracing Material Reuse
Is adaptive reuse the answer? It’s no secret that the buildings that surround us are the result of massive investments…
Read moreSustainable Design Can Serve Your Cannabis Business
When budding cannabis entrepreneurs think green, they often have more than plants and profits in mind. As business owners prepare…
Read morePursuing Petals: Embracing the Living Building Challenge
Here’s to the belief that things must change. To using fewer resources. To creating fewer toxins. To nourishing our spirit…
Read moreWhat is a Declare Label?
Ever check nutrition labels before choosing a grocery item? Do you know there’s a similar tool to help you select…
Read moreJackie Millea Earns Living Future Accreditation (LFA)
This week, Shelter Architecture president and CEO Jackie Millea earned Living Future Accreditation (LFA). The new credential reflects her dedication…
Read moreDo green roofs require special springtime care?
As temperatures creep upward and the calendar advances into late spring, many homeowners are tending to lawns, flower beds and…
Read moreEnergy models provide insight about a building’s environmental impacts
As a signatory firm of the 2030 Challenge, Shelter is implementing ways to better understand — and improve — the…
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