SEMINARS & EVENTS

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Whether you're a home repair expert or rehab rookie, the Chicago Bungalow Association's wide variety of seminars, workshops and film series (in the making) are designed to help you preserve and improve the beauty, sustainability and value of your vintage Chicago home.

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Upcoming Events

ADUs 101: South, Southeast, and West Zone
Online Event
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May 17, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Online Event
The Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) Ordinance, approved by City Council in December 2020, expands housing access across Chicago by allowing ADUs in attics, basements, and accessory buildings. Learn more by attending this webinar by the City of Chicago.
Bungalow Attic Dormer Addition: #StopThePop Case Study
Webinar
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May 18, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Webinar
Licensed architect, Laura Garcia, will reveal how she turned a bungalow attic into a bedroom suite and upstairs laundry room, without popping the top! This award-winning rehab will serve as a case study for Chicago bungalow dormer additions and how to resolve common issues through design.
ADUs 101: Spanish-Language
Online Event
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May 24, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Online Event
La ley de Additional Dwelling Units (Unidades de Vivienda Adicionales), aprobada en diciembre de 2020, aumenta acceso a viviendas en Chicago al permitir apartamentos adicionales en áticos, sótanos y edificios accesorios. Aprenda más en un webinar de la Ciudad de Chicago.
Old Windows Aren’t a Pane—They’re a Goldmine!
Special Webinar
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May 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Special Webinar
Join us for a special webinar presented by Bob Yapp, host & producer of PBS’ national "About Your House with Bob Yapp" series. Bob, who has restored and weatherized over 8,000 historic windows, will explain the benefits of preserving your windows, show us how to do just that, and answer questions.
ADUs 101: North and Northwest Zone
Online Event
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Jun 10, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Online Event
The Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) Ordinance, approved by City Council in December 2020, expands housing access across Chicago by allowing ADUs in attics, basements, and accessory buildings. Learn more by attending this webinar by the City of Chicago.