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Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Location: 449 North Clark Street, Chicago
Owner/Developer: Rick Bayless
Architect: Farr Associates
General Contractor: Goldberg General Contracting
By Garratt Hasenstab
Most “foodies” associate the name Rick Bayless with innovative Mexican cuisine, however now Bayless also stands out as a leader in Chicago’s sustainable development scene.
First came the groundbreaking gourmet Mexican restaurant, Frontera Grill. Then Bayless brought Topolobampo to the scene, [...]

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Monday, June 13th, 2011

Owner/Builder: Jacek Helenowski
By Jason LeFleur

One man’s dedication and research to a thorough whole-house remodeling project has resulted in the greenest home in Chicago, and quite possibly the greenest for the budget.

Jacek Helenowski began meticulously renovating and building his home in Chicago’s far northwest side over 6 years ago, slowly working with thoughtful attention to detail [...]

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Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

By Kelly Dilbeck
The nation’s largest green consumer living event returns to Chicago celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 14-15, 2011. Green Festival events will be held at Lakeside McCormick Place and are sure to engage, entertain and empower Windy City attendees once again.
Green Festival takes a well-rounded approach to celebrating “green,” from its awe-inspiring [...]

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