Recognized as Chicago's premier award winning sustainable architectural practice, Kipnis Architecture + Planning (KAP) was founded in 1993 and is based in Evanston, Illinois and Boulder, Colorado. KAP has practiced the architectural design philosophy of 'High Design/Low Carbon' long before it was in vogue. We are guided by the idea that architectural design excellence need not be sacrificed for principles of sustainability.
Rather, we believe sustainable design expands the possibilities for innovative architectural forms, construction methods and the use of materials. A particular expertise is the architectural integration of passive solar and bioclimatic design. We are early signatories to the AIA's 2030 Commitment, rigorously working towards having our projects be 'net zero' for their energy use by 2030.
Stylistically, our designs are the creative synthesis of your wishes, the project's sustainable and wellness goals, the site's context and your budget. We excel at modern, transitional, and historic aesthetics.
Rather, we believe sustainable design expands the possibilities for innovative architectural forms, construction methods and the use of materials. A particular expertise is the architectural integration of passive solar and bioclimatic design. We are early signatories to the AIA's 2030 Commitment, rigorously working towards having our projects be 'net zero' for their energy use by 2030.
Stylistically, our designs are the creative synthesis of your wishes, the project's sustainable and wellness goals, the site's context and your budget. We excel at modern, transitional, and historic aesthetics.
Services
KAP provides a complete range of architectural services, including Schematic Design, Design Development, preparation of Construction Documents, assistance during contractor Bidding and Construction Administration.
Additionally, we can provide Pre- Design Analysis, which includes zoning/building code review and land use studies, which allows us to investigate the potential of a property.
This can be helpful in determining the right design solution for a specific site.
Our in-house LEED accredited professional capacity provides us with an extensive knowledge base of current green technologies for a vast array of building and project types and reinforces our mission to positively transform the built environment.
Additionally, we can provide Pre- Design Analysis, which includes zoning/building code review and land use studies, which allows us to investigate the potential of a property.
This can be helpful in determining the right design solution for a specific site.
Our in-house LEED accredited professional capacity provides us with an extensive knowledge base of current green technologies for a vast array of building and project types and reinforces our mission to positively transform the built environment.
Climate Change requires us to consider the climatic conditions that the building will be operating in in the future.
It is also a great feeling knowing your home is designed to be in tune with Nature, and if it is a 'Net Zero' home, designed to generate all of its power on site on an annual basis, you have carbon free home operations.
We realize that not everyone wants or needs a sustainable home done to the very highest level.
We still integrate 'best practices' that are significantly better than 'standard' homes as well as pre-wire for future sustainable opportunities.
It is also a great feeling knowing your home is designed to be in tune with Nature, and if it is a 'Net Zero' home, designed to generate all of its power on site on an annual basis, you have carbon free home operations.
We realize that not everyone wants or needs a sustainable home done to the very highest level.
We still integrate 'best practices' that are significantly better than 'standard' homes as well as pre-wire for future sustainable opportunities.
KAP provides conceptual design (specifically related to RFP's), design development solutions and construction documents for airport retail and concessions spaces and other related aviation facility planning.
We are highly committed to the wide spectrum of green goals, initiatives and applications in airport concession programs, meeting or exceeding the targets identified in the Sustainable Airport Manual (SAM) and in related LEED programs.
The SAM program's scope ranges from sustainable site planning, water efficiency, and energy efficiency, to green materials & resources, indoor environmental quality and construction practices.
We are highly committed to the wide spectrum of green goals, initiatives and applications in airport concession programs, meeting or exceeding the targets identified in the Sustainable Airport Manual (SAM) and in related LEED programs.
The SAM program's scope ranges from sustainable site planning, water efficiency, and energy efficiency, to green materials & resources, indoor environmental quality and construction practices.
My husband and I hired Nate Kipnis and his firm after interviewing several architects about the design of our vacation property.
Our wish was to build a second home with green features, and Kipnis' firm was without question up to the task.
He educated us about the options for building materials, helped us select a contractor, then worked closely with the contractor to make sure he understood all of the innovative design features.
Other members of his staff were equally professional.
Nate was highly knowledgable, yet he listened to our input and designed a home that remains today a huge source of pride for our family.
Our wish was to build a second home with green features, and Kipnis' firm was without question up to the task.
He educated us about the options for building materials, helped us select a contractor, then worked closely with the contractor to make sure he understood all of the innovative design features.
Other members of his staff were equally professional.
Nate was highly knowledgable, yet he listened to our input and designed a home that remains today a huge source of pride for our family.
NextHaus Alliance is a unique team of premier Chicago area design and build firms committed to incorporating sustainability and resilient design in their residential projects.
They have earned national reputations and accolades for their environmentally sensitive work in architecture, design, construction, smart home technology and landscaping.
NextHaus Alliance is a unique group of like-minded firms, committed to making the client experience of designing and building a luxury sustainable home seamlessly integrated and enjoyable.
They have earned national reputations and accolades for their environmentally sensitive work in architecture, design, construction, smart home technology and landscaping.
NextHaus Alliance is a unique group of like-minded firms, committed to making the client experience of designing and building a luxury sustainable home seamlessly integrated and enjoyable.
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