A fall bike commute is easy for beginner cyclists with these five tips and resources. Make it easier to choose “biking” for your next commute.
Chicago
Coming Spring 2017: Intelligentsia Parklet
The Intelligentsia Parklet is coming soon to Logan Square
Asphalt Alternatives: Can We Escape Winter Potholes?
There’s a joke about Chicago, “there are only two seasons: winter, and construction.”
Seeing Our Chicago River As Public Space
Our city’s connection to Lake Michigan helps us value and protect it; seeing the River as public space will keep it cleaner and healthier for Chicago’s future.
New Pilsen Mixed-Use Building To Infill a Vacant Lot
Our latest project ready to go is new construction project. This Pilsen mixed-use building will fill a vacant lot, increasing neighborhood density!
Think Spring: Native Plants for a Healthier Chicago
The native plants in front of Moss HQ attract butterflies (and curious neighborhood children). Here’s why we love growing them!
2016 Chicago Farmers Market: Maps by Day
It is Farmers Market season again! We’ve updated our Chicago Farmers Market maps for each day so that you can find the markets nearest you at a glance any day of the week. Don’t limit yourself to just one market – you could travel to a different corner of Chicago for a different market every single day […]
Earth Day: Easy, Beautiful Ways Designers Can Love the Planet, Today and Every Day
Love your Planet; it is Earth Day! We talk about what architects can do to lessen the impact of buildings on neighborhoods, cities, and our planet.
Coming Soon: Carmen Avenue Sustainable Renovation Adds Openness and Energy Efficiency
We’re about to start construction on the Carmen Avenue house. Our remodel and addition will give this Andersonville home a new lease on life.
Chicago Outdoor Living (and Eating): Sidewalk Cafes, People Spots, and now … the Curbside Cafe
The Curbside Cafe ordinance – permitting restaurants to annex parking spaces for outdoor seating – is Chicago’s newest option outdoor seating.
Chicago’s Odd obsession with Ground Level Parking
It’s hard to see Chicago developers’ obsession with ground level parking when stacking buildings on top of parking only hurts neighborhoods.
The Sears (ahem, Willis) Tower and Chicago’s Skyline
Today we celebrate the Sears (or Willis, if you like) Tower – an anchor and symbol of Chicago since it was completed more than 40 years ago.