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Call for Suburban Contributors

With the busy holiday season here, it is painfully obvious how the pace of our posts has slowed. On top of that, earlier this year we lost our suburban contributor to New York City. So, we're renewing the call to action! Volunteer for GreenBean and help us expand the scope and depth of our coverage!

Candidates should be knowledgable of the suburban green building market, have sufficient technical expertise to evaluate the validity and novelty of green building claims, and be capable of preparing concise but insightful project analyses. If that sounds like you, please submit a writing sample and qualifications no later than January 18, 2008 to Erik Olsen.

Greener Homes For Belmont-Cragin

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5010 W. Wolfram, Chicago Map

Developer
Historic Chicago Bungalow Association

5010 W. Wolfrom is the model home for the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association's (HCBA) Greener Homes For Belmont-Cragin program, the group's third green model block (the first was completed in 2002, and another in Auburn-Gresham last year). As part of a broader block-wide education program, the HCBA leased this home from the homeowners and performed a major rehab. During the construction process, the home was used as a learning lab, instructing residents on techniques for restoring windows, insulation and air sealing, and landscaping.

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