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Modern Dellwood Transformation

AIA Minnesota is proud to unveil the seventeen new and remodeled, architect-designed homes that will be featured on the 2020 Homes by Architects Tour. One of the featured homes is the Modern Dellwood Transformation designed by Chris Doehrmann Architect.
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July 29th, 2020 by

The Final Home Show of the Season is Here!

The Minneapolis Home & Garden Show is the final and largest home show of the year and is held in the Minneapolis Convention Center for two weekends (March 30 – April 1 & April 6 – 8, 2018). If you want to get your project rolling stop by and see us in Both #2723.
We thought it would be fun to show you how much work we go through just to meet you at each and every home show so watch the time laps video of our booth set up for the 2018 Home & Garden Show. Read More…

March 30th, 2018 by

The Minnesota Home Expo is at Target Field!

The Minnesota Home Expo, is in the Target Field – Delta Sky 360 legends Club this weekend, March 9-11, 2018. This comprehensive home show is new to the home show scene this year and brings together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts in the Minneapolis area. Read More…

March 10th, 2018 by

The Minnesota Home & Patio Show

The first major show of the season is in the rear view mirror and it’s on to St. Paul for the next stop in the home show circuit. The Minnesota Home & Patio Show is the first home show I exhibited at over 20 years ago and is held in the St. Paul River Center on February 22-25, 2018. Read More…

February 22nd, 2018 by

The Home Show Season is Here!

The Minneapolis Home & Remodeling Show is the first major home show of the home show season and is held in the US Bank Stadium on February 16-18, 2018. Be sure to go to the Home & Remodeling Show website for discounted tickets and then stop by and see me in Booth #1329. Read More…

February 14th, 2018 by

The Top 5 Minneapolis Home Shows

As a full-time residential architect in Minnesota, I’ve spent the last twenty years (in the fall, winter and spring) talking with people at Minneapolis home shows. They may be labeled home & garden shows or home improvement shows, but they share a focus on bringing together qualified professionals and product exhibitors to help interested homeowners find the resources to achieve their hopes and dreams for their homes.

September 18th, 2017 by

Unofficial Housing Market Indicator


To look at the attendance at the 2010 Midwest Home Show one would have to assume one of two things. Either it is a nasty fall day in which case folks are in search for a place to spend their day inside or consumer confidence regarding home improvements is up.

November 20th, 2010 by

Why do I need an architect?


As I prepare for the Midwest Home Show (Nov. 19 – 21), I wonder who will be the first to ask me, “Why do I need an architect to design my home?” It’s almost like a challenge or a dare. People walk by my booth and see photos of well designed homes. They know there is something different about these homes than most of the homes they encounter. They can’t say what it is, but they see it just the same. So they comment on how nice the homes look and then ask the question.

November 12th, 2010 by

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