LTLB Envirotecture Role:
NGBS Green Verifier & HERS Rater

Client:
New Directions Housing Corporation
Architect:
Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects
Contractor:
North Arrow Partners

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 28 residential units set aside as affordable housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater, HERS Rater & LEED for Homes Green Rater

Client:
MR Properties, LLC
Architect:
Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects
Contractor:
JJ Duffy

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 120 residential units set aside as affordable senior housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED for Homes Green Rater & HERS Rater

Client:
Real Capital Solutions, LLC.
Architect:
Myefski Architects, Inc.
Contractor:
McHugh Construction

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 47 market-rate residential units across from Northwestern University.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater & HERS Rater

Client:
Evergreen Real Estate Group
Architect:
Weese Langley Weese Architects LTD
Contractor:
Linn-Mathes

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 60 residential units set aside as affordable senior housing built in a renovated historic hospital.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater, HERS Rater & EGC Consultant

Client:
Turnstone Development
Architect:
Piekarz Associates, P.C.
Contractor:
Burling Builders

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 71 residential units set aside as affordable senior housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Rater & HERS Rater

Client:
GC Housing Development LLC
Architect:
Hooker Dejong, Inc.
Contractor:
Crane Construction Company, LLC

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 51 residential units set aside as affordable housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater & HERS Rater

Client:
Over the Rainbow Association
Architect:
Weese Langley Weese Architects LTD
Contractor:
Skender

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 33 residential units set aside as affordable housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED BD+C Consultant

Client:
Preservation of Affordable Housing
Architect:
Landon Bone Baker
Contractor:
Linn-Mathes

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 79 residential units set aside as affordable senior housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED for Homes Green Rater

Client:
The Resurrection Project
Architect:
DesignBridge
Contractor:
Denco Construction

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 45 residential units set aside as affordable housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED for Homes Green Rater

Client:
Senior Lifestyle Corporation
Architect:
NORR Illinois, Inc.
Contractor:
Walsh Construction Company

Notes:
This was a gut-rehab of an existing monastery with a new addition that consisted of 84 residential units. The original LEED goal was just certified, but through extensive efforts of the team, silver was achieved.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED for Homes Green Rater

Client:
Preservation of Affordable Housing
Architect:
Landon Bone Baker
Contractor:
Powers and Sons

Notes:
This is a single building consisting of 33 residential units set aside as affordable housing.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Energy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater, HERS Rater, and Energy Modeler

Developer:
Renaissance Companies
Architect:
Worn Jerabek Wiltse Architects
Contractor:
Sterling Construction

Notes:
This is a single senior housing project consisting of 98 units. Please also visit the project website for more information.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Enterprise Green Communities and Energy Star Consultant

Client:
The Alden Foundation
Architect:
Alden Design Group, Inc.
Contractor:
Alden-Bennett Construction Company, Inc.

Notes:
This is a single senior housing project consisting of 92 units. Please also visit the project website for more information.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
EEnergy Star Multi-Family Hi-Rise Rater, HERS Rater, and Energy Modeler

Developer:
MR Properties, LLC
Architect:
Kachoris Associates Architects, Inc.
Contractor:
Crane Construction

Notes:
This is is two wings consisting of 122 residential units added to an existing senior housing project. Please also visit the project website for more information.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
LEED for Homes Green Rater

Client:
Preservation of Affordable Housing
Architect:
Landon Bone Baker
Contractor:
Linn-Mathes

Notes:
This is actually two projects consisting of one building each with a total of 67 residential units set aside as affordable housing. Please also visit the main project website for more information.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Client & Contractor:
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
Anthony Janowski LEED AP BD+C
Director of Sustainability 847.439.7293

Notes:
This project was filmed for a television show's Season 2 that was featured nationally via syndication in 2014. See our progress at the website photo gallery.

Please visit the main project website for more information.

Please also visit the YouTube Channel to see the Season 2 videos. Or you can go directly to "The Green Home" playlist.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Architect:
Morgante Wilson Architects
Michael Shively 847.332.1001

Home Owner:
Confidential

Notes:
This project was a gut rehab of a home that was over 100 years old and included an addition. For more project information, please visit the home's website.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater

Architect & Client:
Regina McClinton

Contractor:
Evolutionary Home Builders

Notes:
This project was a gut rehab of a home that was over 100 years old. Even though the home was considerably older then many of the other projects for which we provide green rater services it was still able to perform at less than 3 ACH50. Please also visit the project blog for more information.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater

Client & Builder:
JB Architecture Group
Craig Schneider, LEED AP 630.505.9528

Home Owner:
Confidential

Notes:
This is the first LEED certified home in North Aurora. For more project information, please visit the home's website at
www.auroraleedhome.com

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Client & Builder:
Green Park Construction
Ihab Riad 847.577.9477

Home Owner:
Ihab Riad

Notes:
This is the first LEED certified home in Northbrook. For more project information, please visit the home's website.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Architect:
Morgante Wilson Architects
Michael Shively 847.332.1001

Home Owner:
Confidential

Notes:
This is the first LEED certified home in Glenview. For more project information, please visit the home's website.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Architect:
Massey Hoffman Architects
Bill Massey 773.525.2900

Home Owner:
Confidential

Notes:
This is the first LEED certified home in Wilmette. For more project information, please visit the home's website

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater / Charrette Facilitator

Client & Builder:
JB Architecture Group
Craig Schneider, LEED AP 630.505.9528

Home Owner:
Confidential

Notes:
This is the first LEED certified home in Naperville. The project included a rain garden and water efficient fixtures. Click this link for more information about LEED for Homes.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Green Rater

Client & Builder:
Weiss Building and Development, LLC
Brandon Weiss 630.485.1818

Home Owner:
Home was for sale and sold in June of 2012

Notes:
This is the first gut-rehab to achieve FOUR certifications! It has been painstakingly weatherized which included state of the art foam insulation and new energy efficient windows. Additionally, new built-ins have been provided in compliance with the LEED for Homes Indoor Environmental Quality credit EQ 8.2. All of the original wood trim and doors have been restored as well. Great opportunity to own a piece of history and have an overall lower cost of home ownership!

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Primarily Interior Design & LEED AP consulting

Client:
Mechanical Contractors Association
Daniel Bulley, Senior VP 312.3841220

General Contractor:
Custom Contracting

Notes:
The project required full interior design services and also required limited architectural services for modifications to the building shell. An analysis of the client's work processes and future staff growth was also done in order to tailor a space that would be responsive to the client's needs as an educational provider.

Some of the unique features include a white roof, LED lighting, and cabinetry made from reclaimed urban timber harvested from Ash trees that had been damaged by the Emerald Ash Borer beetle. The facility also has movable walls for flexible reconfiguration and reuses about 90% of the client's existing furniture from their previous space.

Role:
Architecture, Interior Design & LEED AP consulting

Client:
The Forest Preserve District of Will County

General Contractor:
George Allen Contracting

Notes:
The project required full interior and architectural design services and included the integration of LEED. An extensive analysis of the client's work processes and future staff growth was also done in order to design a building that would be completely flexible and to generate the requisite design intent document.

Many successful sustainable strategies from past non-LEED projects were implemented for this project, such as movable walls, T5HO lighting with daylight harvesting capability, and fritted glazing. The principal difference is this project incorporated building integrated photovoltaics, water efficient fixtures, a UFAD (under floor air distribution) floor system for electrical / mechanical / phone / data, and use of recycled content / recyclable products.

The PV’s still allow some light through within the atrium as can be seen in the "solar panels (PV)" image above . The very same atrium acts as a thermal chimney allowing warm air to be released at the top, creating a passive cooling effect, thus reducing the amount of air conditioning needed during the warmer months of the year.

Some of the other special features include deep overhangs with louvered shades to reduce heat gain during the summer, yet allow for reduced heating load in the winter. The louvers also double as "gutters" by breaking the water stream so that it does not inundate the landscaping below.

(project design and construction done by Laureen T. Blissard while with another company)

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Interior Design & LEED AP consulting

Client:
USGBC-Illinois
Doug Widener, Executive Director 312.245.8300

General Contractor:
Leopardo Companies, Inc.
George K. Tuhowski III, LEED AP BD+C
Director of Sustainability 847.783.3318

Notes:
The project required full interior design services as well as pursuit of product and services donations. An analysis of the client's work processes and future staff growth was also done in order to create the requisite design intent document.

Some of the unique features include movable walls, LED lighting, salvaged cabinetry, and recycled content products. All of the workstation furniture and the individual pieces that were donated are reused from another space.

Role:
Architecture & Interior Design

Client:
Comcast
David Riposo, Business Manager

General Contractor:
McShane

Notes:
The project included the design of a parking facility, aarchitecture & interiors. The main focus was allowing the client to have a flexible plan that responded to the need for quick reconfiguration.

The main sustainable strategy was the incorporation of movable walls and a raised power and communications flooring system that could be reused for quick reconfigurations. This reduced construction debris & adverse affects on indoor air quality. The project also used high performing T5HO lighting along with occupancy sensors to reduce energy costs.

(project design and construction done by Laureen T. Blissard while with another company)

Role:
Architecture & Interior Design

Client:
Cemcon
Steven Busse

General Contractor:
Duke

Notes:
CEMCON is an engineering, land surveying, and land planning consulting firm that specializes in land development and related services.

The goal of achieving operational efficiencies by consolidating three facilities into one created the opportunity for a whole new CEMCON workplace. The process included an extensive strategic workspace analysis for the right layout and team adjacencies that generated the right mix of open plan workstations and private offices. The result is one corporate headquarters that improved team dynamics, workflow, and created cost efficiencies, which will facilitate an increase in capabilities and staff over the next decade.

(project design and construction done by Laureen T. Blissard while with another company)

Role:
Architecture & Interior Design

Client:
Romeoville Recreation Department
Steve Gulden

General Contractor:
Henry Bros.

Notes:
While with a small architecture firm, Ms. Blissard provided the Romeoville Recreation Department with design and construction administration services for the expansion and remodeling of their existing 24,000 square foot facility. The existing building was constructed in 1975 and also required a 25, 000 square foot addition. The final design reused much of the existing structure and reworked the interior space to fully integrate with the new addition. New gymnasiums, aerobic rooms, and a fitness center were added along with a new indoor play area.

The sustainable strategies implemented in this case were deep overhangs and fritted glazing on the South face of the building to reduce heat gain & cooling loads. The building HVAC system was upgraded to a variable air volume system and the lighting to T5HO to reduce energy costs.

(project design and construction done by Laureen T. Blissard while with another company)

Role:
Architecture & Interior Design

Client:
Import Logistics

General Contractor:
Duke

Notes:
A workplace analysis was done of the clients original facility to create a "right-sized" building that would also accomodate future growth.

(project design and construction done by Laureen T. Blissard while with another company)

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Architecture, Interiors, Structural Design, MEP Consultation, and Energy Rating

Client:
The Toler Family

Notes:
This project is currently in the construction drawing phase and entails an addition on the rear of the existing 2-story home with an attached garage / breezeway.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Architecture, Interiors, Structural Design, MEP Consultation, and Energy Rating

Client:
The Community Development Division of the Will County Land Use Department as a part of Will County's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

Notes:
The intent was to pursue a high level of sustainability that would be affordable. The project was to meet a minimum of a LEED Silver Certification but is currently on track for LEED Gold. For more information, please visit the project's webpage or the Green Built Home Tour description.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Architecture with Interiors Consultation
and Structural Design

Client:
The Vroman Family

Contractor:
Kevin Thomas Construction

Notes:
The scope of work for this project was a two story addition with interior renovation. Close coordination was needed to incorporate the client's existing antique pieces as well as additional 'found' items salvaged from the Rebuilding Exchange in Chicago. More information is forthcoming.

LTLB Envirotecture Role:
Architecture with Interiors Consultation
and Structural Design

Client:
The Faber-Judd Family

Contractor:
Kevin Thomas Construction

Notes:
The scope of work for this project was an interior renovation to create an accessible bathroom and bedroom on the first floor for an aging in place client. Close coordination was needed to respond to the client's desire to incorporate salvaged items that had been recovered from homes that were being dismantled. Extensive weatherization was done in the areas affected by the alterations. Particularly challenging was the need to come up with a creative solution to insulate existing windows with a pulley system. More information is forthcoming.