 I am interested in going green. Where should I start?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 green building restoration project.Learn More >> 
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 Wolfram Green Bungalow Block: Greener Homes for Belmont-CraginLike its predecessors in Chicago Lawn (2002) and in Auburn Gresham (2006), the 2007 Green Bungalow Block involved the creation of a green model home and green renovation of all other participating homes on the block. Chicago's Belmont-Cragin neighborhood and the 5000 block of West Wolfram were used as a learning tool throughout the rehab process, an important first for the HCBA's Green Bungalow Block initiative.
The HCBA again partnered with the City of Chicago's Department of Housing and Environment on the project and were joined by Mayor Richard M. Daley to officially open the block in Fall 2007, and Freddie and Tanya Campoverde moved in to the rehabilitated bungalow soon after.
The green model Bungalow utilized the following features to ensure the highest possible energy efficiency standards while maintaining the historic feel of the home.
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Water Conservation
Indoor Air Quality