Cannabis retail building typologies

Cannabis retail design 101 The recent legalization of cannabis consumption and sales in Minnesota creates opportunities to transform the way…

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Cannabis businesses will benefit from design expertise

Today, Minnesota joins 22 other states — plus the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories (Guam and the Northern…

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Two Shelter-designed homes selected for 2023 Homes by Architects Tour

We are thrilled to announce that two Shelter designed homes will be featured in the upcoming Homes by Architects Tour…

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During Pride Month, show extra love for local LGBTQ+-led businesses

As a small business, we try to direct our dollars toward other locally based organizations whenever possible. In June (aka…

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Pride flag design, over time

We’re swelling with pride over how the Twin Cities area has been celebrating its LGBTQ+ community this month. Now, as…

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Pursuing 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…

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Declare 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…

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Victorian veranda wins 2021 BLEND Award

Recently, we capped off 14 years of work on an 1886 St. Paul home with a front porch renovation designed…

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Yurt work

We’re helping a Minnesota couple transform a tent into a dream home   Jeff Koons didn’t always want a yurt.…

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