In construction terms, a setback means more than discovering an unexpected concrete beam where you wanted to cut a doorway. Today we discuss how they vary and what that means for design and construction projects.
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Coming Soon: Wild Blossom Meadery
When artisans create mead, they do it in a meadery. We’re so excited to be done with permitting on the new Wild Blossom Meadery building.
Your Name in Lights: Great Signage For Business
The signage for your business is like its face – the first thing someone sees about you. It is very important to make a good impression. But there are many elements to consider before you “hang out your sign.” Good signage is integrated into the design of the whole business. It should coordinate with your logo and general […]
Chicago Building Types: Worker Cottage
The building types of Chicago form the city around us. Today, how the Worker Cottage formed the back bone of 19th century urban growth.
Feel Warm Even While You Save Energy This Winter
Don’t despair: you can stay warm this winter even while you save energy. Here’s the secret formula!
Dill Pickle Food Coop Expansion: Neighborhood Night & Community Input Session
Thursday was the community input session for Dill Pickle’s new expansion. If you missed it, here’s your chance to contribute!
Furniture Feature: Willow Springs Live Edge Table
Our trusty office cat, Bosco, helps us model the Willow Springs Live Edge Table. This solid and beautiful piece of furniture is the centerpiece of our office meeting area and does double duty as a model of one of our favorite custom furniture pieces available for sale through our Etsy shop or in person through […]
2016 Chicago Recycling Rules: UPDATED JANUARY 2016
There are new (and tighter) 2016 Chicago Recycling guidelines debuting this week. The city has announced that its planning to slap orange REJECT stickers on blue bins that violate the new regs – especially if they contain items in plastic bags – so read up on the new rules to ensure that your recycling makes […]
Year in Review: Moss Projects of 2015
Its hard to believe that 2015 has come to a close already. Here is a rundown of all the great moss projects that wrapped up construction – and started being used for their new purposes – in the last year. Keep reading to check out two new restaurants, a brewery taproom, an optometrist’s office, a […]
Loop Link propels Chicago into Transit leap forward
Moss has been a proponent of BRT over the last few years despite its many setbacks in Chicago and we are excited to see how the first phase – the Loop Link starts to shift the transit landscape as it gets under way. What is Loop Link? Per the city’s own BRT website, Loop Link is: […]
Bang Chop is Open: Fresh Modern Thai Restaurant Comes to West Loop, Chicago
Our most recent restaurant project is now open; Bang Chop Thai Kitchen is a fresh, modern addition to West Loop’s great dining choices!
Revolving Doors … Save Energy with Every Spin
Curious City recently answered, “Why does Chicago have so many revolving doors?” That made us wonder how many people know that using revolving doors saves energy. If you didn’t before, now you can feel a tiny boost of adult pride and child-like glee when you chose the revolving doors; you’re saving energy while you run around in […]