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New thinking and experimentation shaping the future of architecture

 
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The Rise of Geothermal in Minnesota
Climate, Economy, Innovation
Climate, Economy, Innovation

FEATURE

The Rise of Geothermal in Minnesota

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Climate, Economy, Innovation
Rethinking Remembrance at Lakewood Cemetery’s Net-Zero Welcome Center
Experience, Climate, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Innovation

2023 PRINT ANNUAL

Rethinking Remembrance at Lakewood Cemetery’s Net-Zero Welcome Center

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Experience, Climate, Innovation
The First GAP School Page Street House in St. Paul Wins National Award
Climate, Equity, Innovation
Climate, Equity, Innovation

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The First GAP School Page Street House in St. Paul Wins National Award

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Climate, Equity, Innovation
Spotlight on St. Louis Park
Climate, Innovation
Climate, Innovation

2023 PRINT ANNUAL

Spotlight on St. Louis Park

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Climate, Innovation
The Seven Recipients of 2023 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation

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The Seven Recipients of 2023 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence

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Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
A Short History of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau
Economy, Innovation
Economy, Innovation

HISTORY HIGHLIGHT

A Short History of the Architects’ Small House Service Bureau

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Economy, Innovation
Minnesota Is Getting Wetter. Are Cities Ready?
Climate, Innovation, Economy
Climate, Innovation, Economy

DESIGN DATA

Minnesota Is Getting Wetter. Are Cities Ready?

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Climate, Innovation, Economy
Latent Downtowns
Economy, Innovation
Economy, Innovation

2023 PRINT ANNUAL

Latent Downtowns

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Economy, Innovation
Homes by Architects Tour Preview
Experience, Climate, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Innovation

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Homes by Architects Tour Preview

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Experience, Climate, Innovation
The Minnesota Zoo Opens the Treetop Trail
Experience, Innovation
Experience, Innovation

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The Minnesota Zoo Opens the Treetop Trail

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Experience, Innovation
Two University of Minnesota Student Teams Win Big at the 2023 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge
Climate, Innovation
Climate, Innovation

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Two University of Minnesota Student Teams Win Big at the 2023 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge

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Climate, Innovation
Meeting the (Living Building) Challenge
Climate, Innovation, Experience
Climate, Innovation, Experience

2022 PRINT ANNUAL

Meeting the (Living Building) Challenge

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Climate, Innovation, Experience
Six Projects Designed by Minnesota Architecture Firms Receive National Awards
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation

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Six Projects Designed by Minnesota Architecture Firms Receive National Awards

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Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
Ravine Landing at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
Experience, Innovation
Experience, Innovation

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Ravine Landing at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park

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Experience, Innovation
The 2023 ENTER Print Annual Is Here
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation

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The 2023 ENTER Print Annual Is Here

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Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
A Conversation with 2022 AIA Minnesota Gold Medal Recipient Tom Meyer, FAIA
Experience, Climate, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Innovation

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A Conversation with 2022 AIA Minnesota Gold Medal Recipient Tom Meyer, FAIA

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Experience, Climate, Innovation
The Nine Recipients of 2022 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation

SPOTLIGHT

The Nine Recipients of 2022 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence

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Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
Two Minnesota Projects Recognized with Affordable Housing Design Awards
Equity, Innovation
Equity, Innovation

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Two Minnesota Projects Recognized with Affordable Housing Design Awards

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Equity, Innovation
Small Structures, Big Ideas
Equity, Innovation
Equity, Innovation

2022 PRINT ANNUAL

Small Structures, Big Ideas: Considerations in Small and Micro-Housing Solutions

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Equity, Innovation
Systems Thinking for Culture Change
Equity, Innovation
Equity, Innovation

2022 PRINT ANNUAL

Systems Thinking for Culture Change

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Equity, Innovation
Library Designed by Minnesota Firm Wins International Public Library of the Year
Experience, Innovation, Equity
Experience, Innovation, Equity

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Library Designed by Minnesota Firm Wins International Public Library of the Year

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Experience, Innovation, Equity
Form, Function, and Footprint: Rethinking the Rink
Innovation, Climate, Experience
Innovation, Climate, Experience

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Form, Function, and Footprint: Rethinking the Rink

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Innovation, Climate, Experience
The State of Mass Timber in Minnesota
Climate, Economy, Innovation
Climate, Economy, Innovation

2022 PRINT ANNUAL

The State of Mass Timber in Minnesota

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Climate, Economy, Innovation
The Inaugural ENTER Print Annual Is Here
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation

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The Inaugural ENTER Print Annual Is Here

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Climate, Equity, Experience, Economy, Innovation
A New Prototype for Building Affordable Houses on Narrow Lots in Duluth
Innovation, Economy, Experience
Innovation, Economy, Experience

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A New Prototype for Building Affordable Houses on Narrow Lots in Duluth

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Innovation, Economy, Experience
How LHB Charted Its Course to Regenerative Design
Climate, Innovation
Climate, Innovation

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How LHB Charted Its Course to Regenerative Design

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Climate, Innovation
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Sets a New Global Standard in Sustainable Design
Climate, Innovation, Experience
Climate, Innovation, Experience

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Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Sets a New Global Standard in Sustainable Design

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Climate, Innovation, Experience
The 11 Recipients of 2021 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation

SPOTLIGHT

The 11 Recipients of 2021 AIA Minnesota Honor Awards and Commendations for Design Excellence

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Experience, Climate, Economy, Equity, Innovation
The Minnesota Recipients of 2021 AIA National Awards and Recognition
Climate, Experience, Innovation
Climate, Experience, Innovation

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The Minnesota Recipients of 2021 AIA National Awards and Recognition

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Climate, Experience, Innovation
A St. Paul Home Models a Sustainable Future for Urban Neighborhoods
Climate, Innovation, Experience
Climate, Innovation, Experience

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A St. Paul Home Models a Sustainable Future for Urban Neighborhoods

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Climate, Innovation, Experience