Category: Environment

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How much does it cost to install solar panels?

To follow up on Monday's post about the solar-ready condo development at 3045 N Clybourn Ave, I called Chris Campbell, Executive Director of GreenWerk [...]
Diagram explains Solstice on the Park's angled windows

Diagram explains Solstice on the Park's angled windows

If you're like me, you probably just smiled and nodded when we described the slanted windows at Solstice on the Park, a 26-story high-rise planned f [...]
EcoLogic Lofts' recycled model expands on project's green sensibilities

EcoLogic Lofts' recycled model expands on project's green sensibilities

Senco Properties is so determined to promote conservation at its new Bucktown loft project that it's putting together a model unit decorated with se [...]

Comment of the day: Rehab projects may be better than building green

"What's usually missing from these discussions are the huge amounts of waste matter and energy costs that are produced every time a building is torn d [...]

Lights out, Chicago

Mark your calendars: On March 29, civic groups are asking residents to turn off their lights for one hour, from 8 to 9 p.m., as part of a global initi [...]

Chicago makes the top 10 in Popular Science's list of greenest cities

Here's an item from earlier this month: Popular Science gave Chicago in the number-nine slot in its America's 50 Greenest Cities feature. Using data [...]
Green Armitage's energy guarantee explained

Green Armitage's energy guarantee explained

In this video, I talk with Paul Sanders and Celeste Karan about Green Armitage, an 8-unit new-construction project at 3018 W Armitage Ave in Palmer [...]

Quote of the day: This is what TIF funds are for

"This is exactly what TIF funds and city incentives should be used for. There’s no question. We’re talking about a blighted area [on] the verge of bei [...]
Solstice on the Park to open sales center this spring

Solstice on the Park to open sales center this spring

It's being billed as the first new high-rise in Hyde Park in more than 30 years - and this spring, buyers will get first crack at Solstice on the Pa [...]
Green building means construction recycling at Fountain View in Lincoln Square

Green building means construction recycling at Fountain View in Lincoln Square

Site work has been ongoing since November at Fountain View, 2326 W Giddings Ave, Terra Firma's 18-unit condo development in the heart of Lincoln Squar [...]

'Issue fatigue' makes environment a hard sell in Pilsen

It's always a treat for us when the Chicago Journal rolls out its weekly articles. The community newspaper covers a variety of neighborhoods on the We [...]
Energy efficiency backed by guarantee at Green Armitage

Energy efficiency backed by guarantee at Green Armitage

Several new developments in Chicago tout improved energy efficiency through green building - but none until now has backed it up with a guarantee. [...]
Car sharing stands out as a different kind of perk for urban buyers

Car sharing stands out as a different kind of perk for urban buyers

As part of an upcoming New Homes Magazine article, we spoke with Rich Kosmacher, business development manager with I-GO Car Sharing. I-GO is a disti [...]
Report: Museum of Science and Industry to build "green" home

Report: Museum of Science and Industry to build "green" home

As you may have heard, the Museum of Science and Industry yesterday announced the construction of a green "smart home" as a part of the museum's 75t [...]

Comment of the day: Green permitting works in Chicago

"I've dealt with Erik Olsen on a project, and this process is really worthwhile. Getting a building permit in Chicago is often a big unknown in terms [...]

Quote of the day: getting green for going green

"In terms of waiting for the federal government, we've waited a long time, and frankly, we haven't gotten very much. And how do you change someone's b [...]
Green home shines in USGBC pilot program

Green home shines in USGBC pilot program

It used to be a tavern, but now a century-old building at 1825 W. Wabansia Ave. in Bucktown has a new label: the first home in Chicago to go green und [...]
Christmas tree lighting sends green roof up in smoke

Christmas tree lighting sends green roof up in smoke

Pardon me for thinking about the hoopla surrounding City Hall's green roof as I watched the fireworks at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Dal [...]
Chicago deal of the day: Pile on the incentives at Emerald

Chicago deal of the day: Pile on the incentives at Emerald

We've written about the nifty electric scooter that's available to buyers at Emerald in the West Loop. Recently, though, they've rolled out a laundr [...]
Say goodbye to Kate and hello to Patrick

Say goodbye to Kate and hello to Patrick

Kate Hawley is leaving YoChicago tomorrow (Pearl Harbor Day), and Patrick Rollens will become the new managing editor of YoChicago and New Homes Mag [...]
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