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Roof Deck Nomenclature

Roof Deck Nomenclature

August 18, 2016

No matter what industry or field that you work in, you will more than likely have your own nomenclature and industry-specific lingo that you use on a daily basis.

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Rooftop Grasses

Rooftop Grasses

August 9, 2016

This past week we got to pick the brains of some of the great horticulturalists over at Fiore Nursery & Landscape Supply in Chicago, IL.

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The Roof Deck of a Pro Athlete (Chicago Edition)

The Roof Deck of a Pro Athlete (Chicago Edition)

August 4, 2016

Here in Chicago, we love our sports icons. Because Pro Athletes are busy traveling 75% of the year, their homes are a place of peace and sanctuary. That's why we imagined what 5 of our favorite Chicago Pro Athletes would have to include in their roof decks.

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So, What do you do?

So, What do you do?

July 18, 2016

The term "Roof Deck Design-Build" is simple enough to understand, yet somehow extremely ambiguous. A humorous look at the challenges of explaining what Chicago Roof Deck + Garden actually does.

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Material Madness

Material Madness

July 14, 2016

Ipe, Cedar, Granite and Stone. As designers, we are all comfortable with what we are most familiar with. But what if I told you there was an entire world of incredibly unique outdoor materials from which you could chose when building your outdoor space?

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It Seems You're In A Pickle

It Seems You're In A Pickle

July 8, 2016

People have been canning, preserving, and pickling different foods for centuries. We were lucky enough to speak to Paul Virant (Head Chef at Perennial Virant, Vie, and Vistro) to learn a little bit about how he got into preserving.

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Urban Plants

Urban Plants

July 6, 2016

Discover five resilient plant species that thrive in the extreme microclimates of urban rooftops and balconies, from sun-drenched spaces to shady corners.

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Kalamazoo's Chicago Showroom

Kalamazoo's Chicago Showroom

June 20, 2016

Our team had the privilege of visiting Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet's remodeled West Loop showroom. They fired up the grills and cooked up some incredible recipes, showcasing why they're considered the gold-standard of outdoor kitchens.

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