Chicago Net Positive Home (Kipnis Architecture + Planning) Built for the owners of Uncommon Ground—a pair of cafés, one of which boasts an organic rooftop garden—this 2,900-square-foot home boasts an array of sustainable design features, from custom cabinetry made from insect-damaged wood to a treehouse-style study wrapped in reclaimed barn wood. Photo 1 of 8 in The Most Impressive Green Homes in Chicago by Patrick Sisson

The Most Impressive Green Homes in Chicago

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Chicago Net Positive Home (Kipnis Architecture + Planning)

Built for the owners of Uncommon Ground—a pair of cafés, one of which boasts an organic rooftop garden—this 2,900-square-foot home boasts an array of sustainable design features, from custom cabinetry made from insect-damaged wood to a treehouse-style study wrapped in reclaimed barn wood.