Location
1313 W. Ohio, Chicago Map
Owner
Frances Whitehead and James Elniski
Architect
James & Kutyla Architecture
1313 W. Ohio is one of the first in the current wave of custom single-family homes seeking to be the greenest in Chicago. The project includes an unusually extensive laundry list of green features, going above and beyond the standard green measures in every category, from energy to materials to landscape. In addition, it includes inherent design features just making their way into green awareness. As with the
Mauceri Residence, the home is live-work - the first floor houses studio space for the artist owners. In addition, the first floor is fully accessible, with an at-grade entry, ramps for elevation changes, and an accessible bathroom - items rarely included in a single-family home.
