The Powerhouse SMART 2019 Luxury Conference presented at the Merchandise Mart "the MART" this week and along with more than 300 of Chicago's top residential experts, I learned invaluable lessons…
Mark BennerFebruary 9, 2019
With the new year underway and as we settle into a new 2019 groove following the hectic holidays, our thoughts turn to how our lives will be improved in the…
Mark BennerJanuary 21, 2019
Solid Rock Carpenters and Appalachian Service Project Give back... and tell the story Recently, my travels took me to Los Angeles to meet with a group of architects and design…
Mark BennerNovember 30, 2018
My Architect Lied to Me!!! his plans that is I often receive phone calls and hear stories of frustrated homeowners, who are struggling with their experience in the great design…
Mark BennerSeptember 23, 2018
Virtual Reality in Home Design Until recently, it was a challenge for clients to look at 2D drawings of their future home and understand, much less visualize that space. For…
Mark BennerAugust 31, 2018
A Castle Where Less is More: How I interpret the Sarah Susanka "Not So Big House" philosophy I’m a believer in architect Sarah Susanka’s “Not So Big” philosophy. The conversation…
Mark BennerJune 30, 2018
The Future of the Construction Industry: More young people becoming skilled workers I recently noticed my 5-year-old nephew hammering away at a workbench. It wasn’t just any workbench; it used…
Mark BennerJune 29, 2018
top questions for home building contractors Home building and remodeling projects are in full swing this year and following the recent economic struggles we are witnessing the most basic of…
Mark BennerJune 18, 2018
For My Contractor Friends: 4 Ways Architects and Contractors Work Together in Home Building The power of general contractors is their hands-on skills, insight on costs, clients, and market conditions.…
Mark BennerMay 31, 2018
Earth Day Wildflower Meadow In celebration of Earth Day, have you ever considered having your very own wildflower meadow? Even in the city, there are some really great ways to…
Mark BennerApril 23, 2018
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time machines make great homes Many architects own emply special technology and say that time machines make great homes. Through the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) a 3D communication…
