LEED Certified Buildings in the Chicago Area

LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a green building certification system. It provides third-party verification that a building is energy and water efficient. Here is a list of local buildings that have gone through the certification process. If we missed one, please let us know in the comments section below. […]

by Paige Grant

Green Architecture on the North Shore

Gary Frank, of H. Gary Frank Architects in Winnetka, and Jon Motsinger, of JPMots Inc. in Chicago, helped a North Shore couple design a brand new, eco-friendly New England shingle-style home. Make It Better sat down with them to get the details. MIB: What eco-friendly features did you incorporate into the home? GF: The single […]

by Tate Gunnerson