Clark Street Composts sets example for Chicago and beyond
The natural world has a system for everything, including a natural waste cycle that turns dead plants and...
Trump hotel in Chicago guilty of environmental law violations
This probably won’t shock anybody familiar with former President Trump’s disdain for eco-friendly policies,...
Award-winning Jewish primary school gets a sustainable expansion in Chicago
The Blue Ribbon School-recognized Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (BZAEDS) in Chicago, Illinois has elevated...
The Night Ministry building is a stunning showcase of adaptive reuse
The new headquarters for Chicago's The Night Ministry is a three-story adaptive reuse project that truly showcases...
Studio Gang’s Solstice tower in Chicago is shaped by the sun
In Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood rises Solstice on the Park, a 26-story residential tower with an angular...
Twisting brick facade fronts an innovative courtyard house near Chicago
In a Chicago suburb full of traditional gabled rooflines, California-based architectural firm Brooks + Scarpa has...
Bird deaths from skyscrapers reaches into the hundreds of millions
Scientists believe the number of bird deaths associated with skyscrapers has reached hundreds of millions. Researchers...
Mark your calendars for the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Chicago!
Integrating nature into the built environment is no easy feat, but when done correctly, it can be a work of art...
Chicago snags green city spotlight for second year running
A new study has revealed Chicago to be the greenest city to work in within the U.S for the second consecutive year....
Trump Tower river violations incur a swift lawsuit by Illinois attorney general
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against the Trump International Hotel & Tower for...
Urban Rivers designs a multiplayer Trashbot Game to clean the Chicago River
The non-profit organization Urban Rivers is currently fundraising to deploy a remote-controlled, trash-cleaning...
6 urban farms feeding the world
A bustling city is the last place you'd ever expect to find a farm. But urban agriculture is alive and well, providing...
Ultra-thin Macbook-shaped roof tops new Apple Store in Chicago
A new Apple Store has just opened in downtown Chicago—and it’s an architectural beauty. Designed by Foster...
Chicago drinking fountains have been running non-stop for months, and the reason why is infuriating
For the past few months, drinking fountains in Chicago have been running non-stop because the water pipes there...
The Hatchery announces new $30M food incubator for 'global culinary capital'
A food incubator planned for Chicago's East Garfield Park could provide much-needed economic growth for a struggling...
