The New Default: Beautiful. Equitable. Healthy. Carbon-Free.

Lovable buildings that accelerate change

We help visionaries create the most sustainable buildings to embolden leadership and accelerate change.

Over 30 years of experience has taught us that projects with sustainable aspirations tell a great story and clients achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Our expert team includes Passive House (PHIUS+) consultants and we consistently utilize local standards for high-efficiency and low-energy building practices.

Our projects each tell a unique story of how a mixture of hard work and collaboration provide the fuel for a project’s success.
We believe in all-electric buildings as an important step to equitable independence from fossil fuels.

The best way to achieve dramatic improvements in building performance is through Integrated Design Thinking, the rigorous comparison of business-as-usual approaches to cost-comparable, resource-conserving alternatives.

We collaborate in workshops and integrated design teams to achieve collective outcomes that balance resources, priorities, and performance.

The Keller Center: Harris School of Public Policy

Chicago, IL

Academy for Global Citizenship

Chicago, IL

Lawson House

Chicago, IL

Pulaski Park Field House

Chicago, IL

Chicago Center for Green Technology

Chicago, IL

6001 Cass: The Platform

Detroit, MI

Christy Webber Landscapes Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Passive House Residence

Chicago, IL

Granite City Passive House

Granite City, IL

Yannell House

Chicago, IL

Broadway Lofts

Gary, IN

Veterinary Orthopedic Center

Highland, IN

Rolling Knolls

Elgin, IL

Alys Beach Private Residence

Walton, FL

Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens

Chicago, IL

Harmony House Adoption Center

Chicago, IL

Private Residence

Lake Michigan

Oakton Community College Signage

Des Plaines, IL

University of Chicago: School of Social Administration

Chicago, IL

Clara’s Village Supportive Housing

Chicago, IL

Chicago City Hall Green Roof

Chicago, IL

Institute of Cultural Affairs Greenrise Renovation

Chicago, IL

Sanctuary Place Supportive Housing

Chicago, IL

Univ of Michigan Strawbale Botanical Garden

Ann Arbor, MI

Oakton Community College Cafe

Des Plaines, IL

Bethel Commercial Center

Chicago, IL

Rick Bayless’ XOCO

Chicago, IL

Jazz at Walter Circle

East St. Louis, IL

Center for Neighborhood Technology

Chicago, IL

Environmental Law & Policy Center

Chicago, IL

Lake Ellyn Boathouse

Glen Ellyn, IL

Slipstream Offices

Chicago, IL

Whistler Crossing

Riverdale, IL

Charles Shaw Technology & Learning Center

Chicago, IL