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Prefab Green

Prefab Green

May 22, 2010 | 8 Comments

In Prefab Green, architect Michelle Kaufmann shares her vision of creating thoughtful, sustainable design for everyone. Her work blends sustainable home layouts, eco-friendly materials, and low-energy options to create a “prepackaged” green solution to home design. Kaufmann tells about five eco-principles that are present in every design her firm creates-smart design, [...]

White Papers

White Papers

Mar 08, 2010 | Discuss

Turning the Tides of Crisis:
Prioritizing Water Conservation
Sustainable Home:
Surviving and Thriving
Embracing Thoughtful, Walkable Neighborhoods:
Housing Collapse Reveals Pressing Need for Green Communities
Redefining Cost:
A Beacon of Hope Shines through Housing Market Gloom
Nutrition Labels for Homes:
A Way for Homebuyers to Make More Ecological, Economical Decisions

Michelle Talks Green Life with Kashi

Michelle Talks Green Life with Kashi

Jan 11, 2010 | Comments Off

Everyone knows that you can’t always get what you want, but if you’re trying to live a more sustainable life, well, then why shouldn’t you get what you want? It should be easy to go green! No one should ever feel like it’s too expensive, too complicated or just too difficult.
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Surviving and Thriving

Surviving and Thriving

Mar 01, 2009 | Comments Off

Given the severity and extent of the housing market collapse, it may seem overly optimistic to start talking about a silver lining. For the green housing movement, however, the prospect of a bright side is quite tangible. The convergence of the housing, energy and general economic crises has essentially created a perfect storm with the [...]

Eco Principles


EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

EcoPrinciple One: Thoughtful Design

Feb 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

In our practice at Michelle Kaufmann Studio, “thoughtful design” means designing to use less, collaborating with the outdoors, using techonology to improve quality while reducing quantity, and designing for longevity, flexibility and a joyful living environment. Homes should be built to human scale, using only what is needed, but remaining open and airy. High [...]

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  • EcoPrinciple Two: Efficient Materials
  • EcoPrinciple Three: Energy Conservation
  • EcoPrinciple Four: Water Efficiency
  • EcoPrinciple Five: Healthy Spaces
  • EcoPrinciple Six: Systems Built

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the story of the smart home

the story of the smart home

Apr 08, 2012 | 1 Comment

Michelle Kaufmann from After Black Hammer on Vimeo.
My talented and dear friend Garret Curtis made this beautiful video of the story behind the Smart Home in Chicago. I love his eye and gift for story telling. Lord knows I am no easy subject to deal with.
More of Garret’s work is at After Black Hammer and [...]

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