Inspiration Kitchens, 3504 W. Lake St. in Chicago, won an Honor Award for SustainABILITY Leadership. Architect: Wheeler Kearns Architects. "Energy efficiency was improved by using spray foam insulation to make the existing masonry walls and roof air-tight; and thermally superior acoustic windows and skylights replaced the existing non-insulated units. Solar thermal panels were placed on both of the south-facing slopes of the roof and supply 7 percent of the building's energy needs," according to Chicago Architect magazine, which says the building is home to a restaurant that provides 3,000 subsidized meals a year for working poor families and market-price meals to the public. Photo: Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing
