Green Bungalow Model Block

The HCBA is pleased to showcase the rehabilitation process for each bungalow.
Each bungalow was rehabbed for a particular lifestyle:
the Classic Bungalow, an Accessible Bungalow, a Home Office, and a Dormer Loft.

In the spring of 2002, bungalow homeowners and professionals gathered to exchange ideas to create adaptable and energy efficient Chicago bungalows. Concepts and preferences exchanged in this charette became a reality in the four model bungalows.

The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association and City of Chicago partnered with Neighborhood Housing Services, Southwest Home Equity Assurance Program, Greater Southwest Development Corp. and the Chicago Chapter of the AIA to purchase and rehab four vacant bungalows on the 6400 block of S. Fairfield.

Each model home was rehabilitated to conform to the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative Design Guidelines and to incorporate a wealth of energy efficient, environmentally friendly products, and design ideas. You now have the opportunity to tour each bungalow and see, in detail, the innovative design solutions.