Yannell Residence in Chicago, United States

Located in Chicago, United States,Yannell Residence was designed by Farr Associates. As Chicago’s first Net Zero Energy building – producing 40% more energy than it consumes – it demonstrates that beautiful, sustainable, energy-positive housing can be integrated seamlessly into existing housing stock in northern climates. The floor plan features two narrow wings, maximizing solar penetration [...]

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