Energy-Efficient Homes Professionals in Woodstock.

“My husband and I decided to add a first floor master on to our home. We spoke with several architects prior to meeting James Hess, that could not give us the look that we wanted on the exterior of the house. James helped us work through some tricky situations. We did not want our addition to look like an afterthought!! When the project was completed, the addition looked as though it should have always been there! I have recommended James to friends and neighbors. Thank you, James! We truly love the work that you provided for us!”

“I’ll be up front, Jereme, is our son-in-law. We were going to build a new house for our retirement home. It was on an old farm site. There were some buildings but no home. He asked if he could design our new house. We said Ok, with some trepidation. Why? Because Jereme loved modern architecture and we did not. We also wanted a sustainable house. I have to say, Jereme came through. We LOVE our house. I would classify it as a modern farmhouse. Whenever we wanted changes, Jereme would redo things until they came out the way we liked. Our house is very unique. The contractor as well as people he had build the house said it was one of their favorite projects. I know we had some new things that they had never worked on before such as polished concrete for the floors and Corten on the outside, as well as railings from steel cables. We also had reclaimed wood and in-floor heating as well as a wind tower. Looking back, the only area I can think of where I wasn’t satisfied around the design was around our front door area. Jereme and I went over and over about the front door. I didn’t like the way he was doing the whole area, but it finally was resolved when the contractor came up with an idea I could live with. We also regret trying to save money and doing electric in-floor heating. We now wished we had spent the money on Geo-thermal, but that wasn’t the fault of DII. In fact, Jereme provided us research on multiple options. All in all, we are very happy with our home and would definitely recommend Design Insight, and Jereme, as someone to design your house.”

“The GreenBuilt Home Tour is honored to have an innovative home by Michael Kollman on our 2014 Chicago area showcase event. As an initiative of the USGBC-Illinois Chapter, the GreenBuilt Home Tour requires that all dwellings featured on the tour meet stringent requirements for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability. The SmartHaus by Wexler/Kollman is cited as a model for continued "green" design and construction in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois. As an organization that seeks to promote sustainable building practices and technologies, the USGBC-Illinois is proud to acknowledge the achievements of Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd.”

“I work as a subcontractor for Ellen and the DEW Design team. I have seen behind the scenes how Ellen and her team turn their clients dreams into reality. They are true professions and creative thinkers. I would highly recommend their services!”

“Kevin drew up the plans for a new laboratory that we needed for a certificate of occupancy. He was able to quickly complete the necessary work on short notice. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely use him again. Thanks, Kevin!”

“As a builder in Naples, Florida, we recommend Michael and his team at Ehlke Lonigro Architects to anyone in the Chicago Metro Area, as well as anyone who owns in Naples, Bonita Beach, or Marco Island, who wants to either design and build a custom home, or wants to remodel a luxury home or condo. Michael understands that you want your own special place, that reflects your style and taste. It is imperative that you trust the team you have chosen to design your dream. Ehlke Lonigro Architects is a team you can trust and we highly recommend them.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Al Zakariya on a large project. He was extremely professional and very helpful throughout the entire process. His organization on the project allowed for a smooth transaction. I look forward to working with Alzark Architecture in the future.”

“Brad did an outstanding job on our master suite/family room addition (pictured). This was our first experience working with an architect and Brad immediately put us at ease. He was incredibly easy to work with. He welcomed our ideas and was able to put them into a design that I couldn't imagine we'd be able to have. He always kept our preferences and our budget in mind and not only produced a stunning design, but kept it true to our house and within our budget. The biggest compliment we've received is that the addition fits in seamlessly with our house -- they can't even remember how the "old house" looked. Brad was invaluable during the contractor selection and was able to give us objective and practical advice when selecting our builder. The builder was also very complimentary of Brad's work -- commenting that the designs were very detailed and easy to understand. I would highly recommend Brad for any project, big or small. His rates are VERY reasonable, always meets deadlines (even when I can't) and was a pleasure to work with.”

“As anyone who owns an older home can tell you, remodeling can be "challenging"; it seems every wall you open is a Pandora's box of unforeseen complications and surprises. I had remodeled the bathrooms a few years before and the whole experience was a battle from beginning to end, and had sworn off any further remodeling. Until I walked into a friends newly restored bungalow- I was so impressed by the beauty of the work and attention to detail that I blurted out ! Who did this!?! I need their number now! Jeff was amazing. He patiently listened to me struggle to put into words my ideas for my kitchen, and came back with an elegant design that was appropriate to both the overall feel of the house, and our budget. I felt he kept me informed throughout the process and when the inevitable problems and surprises came up, he handled them diplomacy and authority. The result is everything I could have wished for my Kitchen. I would and have recommended Jeff and his team of contractors to everyone who asks, without reservation. I plan to use his services again.”

“I talked with several architectural companies before hiring Kingsley + Ginnodo. Both Keith and Kirsten are approachable, patient, and easy to work with. They are knowledgeable and able to provide different options after listening to our inputs. We would definitely work with them again if the situation comes up. Thank you.”