Archive for February 2013
Chicken Coop Research for the Viceroy SRO
LBBA is working with Heartland Housing to develop a chicken coop scheme for the garden at the Viceroy SRO. As part of the project’s urban agriculture and resident engagement program, Heartland would like to raise 8-20 hens on site for egg production and farm-to-table training. We met with Jennifer Murtoff, urban chicken consultant, to explore…
Read MoreLBBA Hosts IIT Boeing Scholars on Second Annual Job Shadow Day
Yesterday, LBBA hosted four high school students for the second annual Job Shadow Day. Organized by the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy, Job Shadow Day is a structured work site experience which helps the IIT Boeing Scholars–a diverse group of high-achieving Chicago-area high school students–identify possible career interests. Serena Brewer (Oak Park & River Forest HS), Layalee…
Read MoreLBBA submits Sustainability Action Plan
After signing on to the AIA 2030 Commitment program in 2011, LBBA extended its focus beyond more energy-efficient building designs to address firm culture. The AIA program asks firms to take a leadership role in operational improvements and project design by reducing energy consumption in the built environment through design innovation, education, and promotion of…
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