Archive for Green Building
Chicago’s First Passive House Just Completed in River Forest
Chicago’s first Certified Passive House has been completed by Weiss Building & Development. This is the 28th Passive House in the U.S., and it shows how efficient a home can be without the necessity of expensive equipment. Architect and Certified Passive House Consultant Tom Bassett of Dilley Architects designed the 3,600 square foot home in [Read More]
Brandon Weiss Named NIHBA Builder of the Year
Brandon Weiss, owner of Weiss Building & Development was recently named the 2012 Northern Illinois Builder of The Year by The Northern Illinois Home Builders Association. “It is a true honor to receive this award, and to be recognized as one of the top builders in the area. It is especially rewarding to receive an [Read More]
Green Trends to Look For in Chicago New Homes
With more homebuyers seeking energy efficient upgrades and environmentally-friendly building for their residences, builders and designers are seeking out more ways to meet these demands. The blog Greener Ideal shares their expectations for green and energy efficient home technology now and in the future: Energy – The increasing efficiency of green technologies means that the [Read More]
Chicago Home Show Comes to Darien This Weekend
The Darien Sportplex at 451 Plainfield Road is going to be hosting the Chicago Home Show on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will find a huge wealth of exhibits, demonstrations and expert advice on how to update and improve your home on both days, and admission and parking [Read More]
Walgreens to Build Net-Zero Store in Evanston
This November, Chicago-area residents can support the green energy movement through shopping. Walgreens, the national drugstore chain, has announced plans to build the nation’s first net-zero retail store in Evanston, Ill. The store hopes to generate more energy than it uses within one year of operation. According to GreenBuildingAdvisor.com, the Walgreens store located on the [Read More]
Chicago’s Green Exchange Wins New Award
The Green Exchange, the environmentally-sustainable business community located just 10 minutes from the loop, has once again been recognized for being a hub of green business. This time, they have been recognized by the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards for their work of converting the old Cooper Lamp Factory into a LEED Platinum complex. The award [Read More]
