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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 moreSustainable design demystified
Thoughts from Shelter team member Piper Donlin, Allied ASID Why should we care about sustainability in the context of the…
Read moreWaste not, want not: embracing material reuse in design
Thoughts from Shelter team member Jakob Mahla Is adaptive reuse the answer? It’s no secret that the buildings that surround…
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: Shelter embraces 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 moreDeclare label shares details about healthy building products
Ever check nutrition labels before choosing a grocery item? Do you know there’s a similar tool to help you select…
Read moreWith new LFA credential, Shelter’s Millea embraces Living Building Challenge
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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