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Time for another Vacation Architectural Brain Teaser from Principal Michael Klement! If not for hanging clothes in this gift shop, what purpose does the braided steel cable stretching across the space serve? Best answer wins a prize—solution posted this Thursday evening!

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It is exciting to see Joe and Kara’s ‘new’ home take shape. Even more exciting than the new living space we have created is the whole-house employing “CI” (Continuous Insulation). That is a golden opportunity to maximize ROI. Awesome!

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Andrew and Ashley’s new home just get’s better every time we visit it. Hat’s off to our clients acting as their own General Contractor, all the while both still working full time day jobs. Pretty impressive you two!

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Proud to announce AR designer Trevor Werthmann has earned his Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) certification. His exam: a passive home on a tight Chicago lot, big living in a modest footprint. Congratulations, Trevor!

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300 visitors explored our exceptional “Wright” inspired design at the BRAG Fall Remodelers Home Tour (Oct 3-4). Thank you for celebrating what's possible in residential architecture and remodeling. See you next year! 🏠

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The "Wright" Stuff: a post-war brick ranch reimagined into a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home through a Deep Energy Retrofit and second-story addition. Walk through it on the Fall Remodelers Home Tour, Oct 3rd and 4th.

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This whole-house remodel, a Deep Energy Retrofit and second-story addition completely reimagined a post-war brick ranch into a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, Prairie-styled masterpiece. An open atrium provides an enhanced connection to nature with natural light and open views.

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"This whole-house remodel—a Deep Energy Retrofit and second-story addition—completely reimagined a humble post-war brick ranch into a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece. The stairway became a striking sculpture and the functional centerpiece. Tour Oct 3rd & 4th."

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This whole-house remodel, a Deep Energy Retrofit and second-story addition, completely reimagined a humble post-war brick ranch into a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, Prairie-styled masterpiece. See it on the Fall Remodelers Home Tour, October 3rd and 4th.

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Presenting one of our most incredible whole-house remodel projects on the Fall Remodelers Home Tour, October 3rd and 4th. This Deep Energy Retrofit and second-story addition completely reimagined a post-war brick ranch into a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired masterpiece.

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Save the Date! We’re thrilled to present our whole-house remodel on the Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor's Fall Home Tour, Oct 3-4. See this Prairie-inspired masterpiece in person!

Details here: https://t.co/x8S42BZkVm

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We’re thrilled to present our transformative whole-house remodel on the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor's Fall Home Tour, Oct 3rd & 4th. See this Prairie-styled masterpiece in person!

Details here: https://t.co/x8S42BZkVm

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Afford energy-efficient home upgrades easily with new tools! FHFA’s UAD 3.6 lets appraisers value green features, while PRMI’s ‘LOWTILITY’ offers zero-down financing. Build a Home of the Future- Today® with AR—don't end up with a Brand New Obsolete (B.N.O.) home!

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We love working on older homes with historic architectural charm, like this whole-house renovation and addition for Francis and Sarah. When updating character-rich spaces, our responsibility is honoring and celebrating those original details so new additions blend seamlessly.

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In Andrew and Ashlee’s new home, we incorporated long-axis views and movement towards light. Even at the rough framing stage, you can feel how these elements transform the space. As Winston Churchill said, "First we shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us."

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What a transformation at Joe & Cara's! We're adding out AND up—creating a brand-new home at the same address. 🏡

Speaking of "Adding Up," that's the theme for our project on the BRAG Remodelers Home Tour, Oct 3–4. Save the date! More details coming soon.

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A Trombe wall provides passive solar heating using a south-facing masonry wall behind glass. Coated with a selective surface, it absorbs 95% of solar radiation while emitting just 4%—storing daytime solar heat to slowly radiate warmth inside after sunset.☀️

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Fire-resistant construction matters. Our colleagues at Green Home Institute hosted Evan Sluder (IBHS) on science-based wildfire mitigation strategies for new and existing homes. Architectural Resource is proud to sponsor. Watch: https://t.co/lDsfiZk10J

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In 2025, renewable energy overtook coal globally for the first time. As EDF President Fred Krupp said, "Technology and profit motive got us into this mess, and it is technology and profit motive that is going to get us out." Real reason for optimism! 💡🌱

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At AR, we're developing the next generation of architectural leaders through our Immersion Experience. High school junior Halle recently shadowed everything from design charrettes to client meetings. Excellent insights, Halle! This is how we inspire future architects.