Big holidays are the perfect time to practice the 3 R’s. With more food, you’ll see more results!
Environment
Illinois Environmental Issues on the 2016 Ballot: Sparknotes Guide
We have researched some top local candidates in the upcoming 2016 election for their stance on Illinois environmental issues.
Canadian Green Stadium: Toronto’s Rogers Centre
Sports stadiums like the Rogers Centre in Toronto have been enjoying green overhauls recently, which is a good thing since they can be big-time energy hogs.
Get Excited for Fall Produce!
These cool weather crops include Spinach, Beets, Squash, Grapes and more.
How Smart are the New Smart Lights?
Chicago is getting a round of smart lights to replace its existing streetlights. But how smart are these new Smart Lights?
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.
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.
Ethical Wood Sourcing: What a Floor Means to Moss
We love using recycled, reclaimed, and sustainably produced wood products. Today lets talk about why responsible wood sourcing is so important to moss.
What a “Smart Home” Can Do (and What it Can’t)
You can now turn off your lights, dial up the heat, and make sure your house is locked … all at the touch of a button. What makes a modern smart home?
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!
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 […]
Since it’s a Green Christmas, Make it Sustainable, Too
We don’t love missing out on a white christmas, but here are some suggestions to make our Green Christmas much more sustainable. Happy Holidays!
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: […]
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 […]
Design for Deconstruction: Architects should Plan for Less Waste
Nearly every building ends up in the landfill eventually. Designers need to challenge ourselves not just to reuse materials but make sure they are reusable.