Are there resources for owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows to help complete home renovation or rehab projects?

The HCBA has special energy$avers grants in place to help owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows offset the costs of energy-efficient rehab projects.  There are also pattern drawings available that clearly lay out all aspects of the permit and preparation processes necessary to complete a stunning restoration project.

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Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards

Each year, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation honor homeowners whose work demonstrates the best bungalow landscaping, rehabilitation and restoration projects. It is a juried competition with the panel of judges composed of neighborhood development community members, architects, horticulturalists and representatives of the local media. Nominees are judged on the overall visual impression, the creative design solution, and how well the project maintains the integrity of the Historic Chicago Bungalow.

The deadline for applications for the 6th Annual Driehaus Foundation Bungalow Awards is September 1, 2010.

On-site viewing of the nominated Bungalows will be conducted on September 17 and 18, 2010.

Awards are given in the following categories:

  • Landscape Design: Demonstrates a creative landscape design solution.
  • Interior Rehabilitation: Demonstrates a contemporary use while maintaining significant features.
  • Interior Restoration: Accurately recovers the details and forms of the Chicago Bungalow.
  • Exterior Rehabilitation: Demonstrates appropriate rehabilitation projects and/or compatible new additions.
  • Green Project: Demonstrates the use of energy-efficient design and renovation while maintaining classic features. 
  • Small Project: Preserves historic detail and form while improving one aspect of a room or the exterior at a cost of $5,000 or less.

Prizes

  • In 2010, first place winners receive a newly increased cash award of $1000
  • Display at award ceremony
  • Plaque of the HCBA logo
  • Recognition on the HCBA website and in the newsletter


Nomination Instructions

You may nominate a particular room or an entire home. For a Bungalow to be nominated, it must be HCBA-certified. All rehabilitation projects must conform to the Historic Chicago Bungalow Design Guidelines. 

To nominate your home, or the home of a neighbor or a friend, complete the nomination form.


Past Winners:

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005