Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

Potomac House I, Chicago, IL

completed November 2007

Consultants: Structural Engineer - C.E. Anderson

Photography: Norsman Architects, NIkola Zlatkovic

Sustainable Highlights:  Habitable green roof, passive solar strategies, rainwater harvesting, and highly insulative building envelope.

This new construction home was the first to participate in Chicago’s Green Permit Program and provided an opportunity for a comprehensive exploration of sustainable design and construction practices.  These included obvious items like natural light, energy efficient walls, and non-toxic building materials which create buildings that are physically and mentally healthy as well as less obvious items like green-roofs, strategic landscape design and ventilated facades which offer additional amenities to urban living.