1314 N Moorman - Completed Fall 2008 Consultants: Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures Sustainable Highlights: Habitable green roof, super-insulation, triple pane windows, water efficiency strategies, low VOC products, innovative recycled materials, passive solar. This new construction single family residence was built on spec with the intent of utilizing both contemporary design and green design as marketing features. Sited on an abandoned Chicago elevated train line, the building re-uses a train pylon that sits on the site for the front corner of the building. The basement wall below further adapts to the site with an angled wall parallel to the old train line. Fenestration is strategically located to maximize both views and sunlight on a unique lot on Chicago's shortest street.
1375 North Milwaukee Avenue, Floor 2 — Chicago IL 60642. p. 773/252/9448 (call).
1314 N Moorman - Completed Fall 2008
Consultants: Structural Engineer - Louis Shell Structures
Sustainable Highlights: Habitable green roof, super-insulation, triple pane windows, water efficiency strategies, low VOC products, innovative recycled materials, passive solar.
This new construction single family residence was built on spec with the intent of utilizing both contemporary design and green design as marketing features. Sited on an abandoned Chicago elevated train line, the building re-uses a train pylon that sits on the site for the front corner of the building. The basement wall below further adapts to the site with an angled wall parallel to the old train line. Fenestration is strategically located to maximize both views and sunlight on a unique lot on Chicago's shortest street.