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 [...]

By Garratt Hasenstab
Owners: Beth & Jim Masterson
Architect: Sullivan Goulette & Wilson – www.sullivangoulette.com
Engineer: dbHMS – www.dbhms.com
Builder/ General Contractor: Crescent Rock – www.crescentrock.com
The Masterson Residence, located at 735 West Willow St. in Lincoln Park, is a truly striking example of “Adaptive Reuse”—the greenest of green building practices. Projected for completion in February 2010, this charming brick [...]