Nearly every energy conservation measure possible has been applied in this green home in order to reach the zero energy goal. The remaining heating and cooling are provided by a geothermal system. The project has received city approval and is seeking state approval for a greywater and rainwater harvesting system that will be used both for toilet flushing and irrigation. The inverted roof visible in the rendering is designed for rainwater collection, but also cleverly hides the solar hot water and solar electric panels that round out the energy approach. This is a nice example of a design statement and two different performance goals all working in tandem.

1314 N. Moorman is a 2,600 sf (3,600 sf with basement) speculative single family green home with many basic energy efficiency features and a bit of ‘green bling’.

This home seeking Chicago Green Homes certification. Most of the green site elements that are possible are included here, such as a rain garden, rain barrels, green roof, and native landscaping.

This is a small developer’s first foray into green multifamily housing, and is a great example of a newer developer that recognizes how green building differentiates their product. These three green buildings make this little corner in Humboldt Park one of the greenest in Chicago! This project is seeking Chicago Green Homes certification. This isn’t a demonstration project with exotic features, but does include nearly all of the increasingly-standard features on green buildings, such as high-efficiency mechanical equipment, low-VOC and recycled content materials. It also includes the all-important layer of continuous insulation (to eliminate thermal bridging), which it is often so difficult to convince developers of this housing type to do.

Location
1600 N. Talman, Chicago, IL 60612 Map

Owner
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Architect
Weese Langley Weese
1600 N. Talman is the second phase of a two-building development with a renovation and new construction component. We reported on the first phase, rehab of an immediately adjacent existing building, back in April. While the first phase was family housing, this building consists of [...]

Location
1715 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60647 Map
Owner
1715 N. Damen LLC
Architect
Wilkinson Blennder Architecture
1715 N. Damen is a new 4-story 10,600 s.f. mixed-use project in the heart of Wicker Park. The building will include a 2,000 sf commercial space on the ground floor, a 2,800 sf condominium on the second floor, and a 3,400 sf condominium on the [...]