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A Chicago Townhouse Shows the Chic Side of Green Design

Experience chic, eco-friendly, city living in Cooking Light 's four-story Chicago FitHouse. 

The multilevel terrace offers plenty of outdoor rooms and seating options surrounded by local greenery. The decking fits its natural surroundings, made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic.
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The multilevel terrace offers plenty of outdoor rooms and seating options surrounded by local greenery. The decking fits its natural surroundings, made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic.

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Designers created a private Zen garden right in the middle of the city. Low, comfortable seating is arranged around a wood-burning fireplace. Chicago has three million square feet of greenroofs, including residences and commercial buildings.
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Plants were selected specifically for maximum drought tolerance. The trees are bonsai-like, in that its containers prevent them from growing like a tree in the wild. They will grow to around 15 feet, helping to bring just enough shade to the area.
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26 of 30The multilevel terrace offers plenty of outdoor rooms and seating options surrounded by local greenery. The decking fits its natural surroundings, made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic.




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