YEAR IN REVIEW: MOSS PROJECTS OF 2017
2017 was a big year for moss. We developed our first property, installed solar panels, and built our first party table.
LEDs Make Light Pollution Worse—But What’s the Solution?
It turns out a lot can be wrong with too much, too bright city lighting.
A Glossary of Tub Terms for Bathroom Renovations
Flip through our tub terminology guide to get familiar with different kinds of bathtubs before your next bathroom renovation.
Best of: Kitchen Renovations
Since everybody’s in the kitchen anyway, take a virtual tour through some of our favorite kitchen renovations. Happy Thanksgiving!
Adaptive Reuse Architecture: Why, How & When
In this post, we’ll hear from everyone on the moss team about why adaptive reuse is paramount to their architectural philosophy, and we’ll include case studies to illustrate our words.
Chicago Cottage goes Modern With Charred Wood Addition
This Chicago cottage needed a design update. We opened up the floor plan, relocating the family room to the rear of the house to take advantage of sunlight. We added a new master suite and private balcony, and clad the whole addition in charred wood siding. Radiant floor heating and a general refresh took the basement into livable territory.
The Dill Pickle Co-op is Now Open: Grab a Cart
The Dill Pickle is officially open! See our design strategy and what’s new.
La Cantina Doors Enable a Duplex to Reach New Heights
Our major objective for our clients was to find a creative way to link their new unit, around half a level up, to their existing space, while improving the flow of everyday life for everyone. La Cantina Doors helped expand their new flex room, while also matching the modern aesthetic of the existing window wall.
The Great Chicago Fire Changed Building Code Forever
The Great Chicago Fire changed our building code and helped brick gain its local popularity.
The Walnut Soiree Table
Our latest from the furniture division: this modern dining table has a touch of industrial glamour due to its metallic brass base with a handsome patina.
How We Operate: Keeping the moss studio green
How we keep the moss studio green throughout the work day.
How Native Plants Reduce Flooding in Illinois
Wetlands, prairies, rain gardens and green roofs can help reduce flooding in big and small ways.