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Case Studies

Solar Powered California Style Wine Cellar Design

12 • 11 • 2024 Case Studies, Moss Projects

Moss Chicago Architect Solar Powered California Style Wine Cellar Design

Looking for the perfect wine storage solution? Learn about the design and cooling systems of our solar-powered wine cellar. Proper wine storage can make all the difference in maintaining flavor and quality.

Home for All Ages: Multigenerational Residential Design

07 • 18 • 2024 Case Studies, Opinion

Moss Chicago Architect Home For All Ages Multigenerational Residential Design glass and concrete house with a garden, greenhouse, trees

Multigenerational residential designs create private spaces for each generation, creating independent living while keeping the entire family connected under one roof.

Facade Renovation Preserves Rich History of Existing Storefronts

12 • 16 • 2022 Case Studies, Commercial Renovation, Preservation

Dollop Coffee in Ravenswood

Facade restoration paired with structural and systems upgrades can help transform outdated storefronts into more visually appealing spaces.

How to Design a Modern Net Zero Home

06 • 09 • 2022 Case Studies, Moss Projects, Net Zero

Moss Chicago Architect Modern Net Zero Home rendering of modern concrete and glass house in woodland forest

We’re designing a suburban net-zero home that combines high performance with modern aesthetics. Achieving net-zero starts with a thorough site analysis and a well-crafted architectural design emphasizing form and function.

Chicago Building Types: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

12 • 02 • 2021 Case Studies, Chicago, History

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Chicago Accessory Dwelling Units are experiencing a renaissance. These dwelling types can help increase housing stock and density.

Moss in Detail: A Rolling Planter

03 • 22 • 2018 Case Studies, How We Operate

Rolling Planter Featured

A rolling planter is a flexible way to have greenery in a space with limited windows.

Adaptive Reuse Architecture: Why, How & When

11 • 16 • 2017 Case Studies, Environment, How We Operate

Lawrence Lobby Featured

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.

Solar panels in Chicago: What You Need to Know to Install

08 • 30 • 2017 Case Studies, Moss Projects

Moss Design Solar Array Moss

Our solar panels are up and running at Logan Certified. Today, we dive into our installation, design, functionality and how all those rebates work.

Chicago River Habitat Restoration: Floating Garden Islands Update

08 • 17 • 2017 Case Studies, Chicago

Chicago River Featured Image In Progress

The floating islands in the Chicago River are home to native species galore, and we’ve captured the action on video. Read on for more about what we’re doing to conserve the Chicago River.

Regional Architecture in San Francisco

07 • 27 • 2017 Case Studies, Travel

Homes Featured

A recent trip to San Francisco had us delving into the unique Victorian and Edwardian architecture of many of the homes there.

Moss Doors in Detail: Pocket Doors And Sliding Barn Doors

07 • 13 • 2017 Case Studies, Moss Projects

Today we delve into the drama of sliding barn doors, and the subtle-space saving magic of pocket doors.

A Glossary of Shower Terms for Bathroom Renovations

07 • 06 • 2017 Case Studies

Bathroom Glossary Featured Blog

Navigate a shower remodel with a handy arsenal of product terms.

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