Anderson Architecture Center

Hinsdale Historical Society • 302 South Grant Street • Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 • (630) 654-9500

Resources

Helpful and informative links to service providers, architectural organizations and area programs.

Illinois Restoration Resources

http://www.landmarks.org/restoration_resources/introduction.htm

Toolbase Services

The housing industry's resource for technical information on building products, materials, new technologies. Design and construction guides, best practices.
www.toolbase.org/index.aspx

Architectural Salvage

Urban Remains Monthly Newsletter a purveyor in America Architectural Remnant Recovery.
Architectural Artifacts, Inc.
Cook County Demolition Sales
Salvage One
Lebert Antic Materiaux one-of-a-kind vintage and antique European stone decorations

Green Building

Informative general site
www.greenbuilding.com
News and products
www.buildinggreen.com

Museum of Science and Industry: Smart Home
The green home has reopened with a remodeled interior and new technologies, energy-saving techniques and environmentally friendly and recycled materials.
5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
773-684-1414

First-of-its-kind home in Chicago will produce as much energy as it uses.
GOING NET ZERO - FOR EFFECT
Chicago Tribune, July 22, 2009

American Institute of Architects, Chicago

Information on architects, tips for clients, events, etc.
www.aiachicago.org/

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Tours,exhibitions, programs
www.architecture.org

General Design And Interior Resources

Exterior detail companies selected by the editors of Arts & Crafts Homes magazine: http://artsandcraftshomes.com/arts-crafts-exterior-products/
Shutter and millwork suppliers selected by the editors of Arts & Crafts Homes magazine: http://artsandcraftshomes.com/millwork-and-shutter-products-youll-love/
Swiss site with links to contemporary architecture and design: www.Architonic.com
Chicago Home & Garden is a monthly magazine that focuses on quality Chicago design. Local design resources are listed.
www.chicagohomemag.com
LUXE Magazine is a quarterly journal that showcases luxury residential architecture, design, interiors and products, with a regional edition in Chicago. Local design resources are listed.
www.luxemagazine.com
PrairieMod, a Prairie and Modernism blog with excellent information and links. www.prairiemod.com

If you have an interest in architecture and would like to work with the Center, please email the Society at info@hinsdalearchitecture.org or call (630) 654-9500.