All over the world, trees are being felled to clear space for agriculture and to produce all kinds of wood and paper products. As recently as 2005, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimated that over 13 million hectares of forest are removed every year. Domestically we have managed to wipe out almost all […]
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LAX Task Desk
There’s a newer version of this post: Read it here! Maybe it was The Jetsons 1960’s interpretation of futuristic furniture or my time in Southern California that explains my affinity for Googie style architecture. Unfortunately for the popularity of Googie architecture, it sounds strikingly similar to the world’s number one search engine. Nonetheless, the style was a continuation […]
Native Plants and Companion Planting in the moss Garden
It’s that time again! Lots of lovely spring and summer produce is slowly revealing itself to sunnier days. The moss loft is flanked by a variety of plants native to Illinois. Why native plants instead of turf? Of the 26 billion gallons of water consumed daily in the United States, approximately 7.8 billion gallons is […]
moss and Studio Murmur’s parklet in Treehugger
Our Andersonville parklet project is featured in Treehugger. Check out the full article here. Read more about the parklet on our original post, and view renderings here.
Our Andersonville Parklet Nominated To Win Ford’s Community Green Grant
We are excited to announce that our parklet project is a candidate for Ford’s Community Grant. Designed in collaboration with Studio Murmur, the parklet will provide a green oasis complete with seating, planters and an herb garden in the heart of Andersonville. Vote for our parklet this Saturday and Sunday at Chicago’s Green Festival on Navy Pier, which will […]
Help Us Build a Parklet in Andersonville! (UPDATED 06/07)
Three years ago, we held Chicago’s first PARK(ing) Day in Lakeview, where we transformed a few parking spaces into a fun, public green space for a summer day. Now, we, along with Studio Murmur, eco-Andersonville and the Andersonville Development Corporation, are excited to announce a semi-permanent iteration of PARK(ing) Day: a parklet in Andersonville at […]
Flirty Cupcakes in Time Out Chicago
Flirty Cupcakes Dessert Garage is in Time Out Chicago! See the article here. Check out our original project post here.
Begyle Brewing Co.: Welcome to Community Supported Beer
Begyle Brewing models itself after the increasingly popular CSA and is Chicago’s first “CSB” (Community Supported Brewery).
LAMP, The LowLine, and Reclaiming Our Unused Public Space
Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP) research revealed a need for more public space. Our suggestion: the LowLine native planting and path under the Brown Line.
Children's Dental World Construction Photos
Here’s the progress on the dental office we’re building on the northeast corner of Wallace & 30th. We arrived on the scene in our company front loader. More photos inside.
Heath Department Loosens Reins: How To Prepare For The New Inspections and Reviews
As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Department of Health will allow some “low-risk” food sellers to self-certify their inspections. This would include businesses that sell pre-packaged food and beverages with minimal food preparation. Even if this revision seems to be most relevant to 7-11s and gas stations, small food businesses will benefit from […]
moss' 2 Sparrows Restaurant in CS Interiors
Our work at 2 Sparrows Restaurant is featured in the 2012 Winter issue of CS Interiors Magazine. Article inside.