A Bold Move

An Evanston couple took a chance on an architect, a style, and the other side of the lake when they built a second home in Wisconsin.

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Other green features include Energy Star–rated appliances, low- or no-VOC finishes, and fluorescent light fixtures. Nathan selected bamboo for cabinets and some floors, and bath tiles with recycled content. Even some of the home’s insulation contains Midwest soy oil instead of Mideast petroleum. There’s a high-efficiency hydronic boiler to produce in-floor radiant heat and, for extra warmth on winter weekends, a wood-burning stove in the living area.

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