Michael Buss Architects, Ltd Receives Best of Houzz 2014!

Just announced - Michael Buss Architects, Ltd - Best of Houzz 2014!

Michael Buss Architects, Ltd. of Hickory Hills Receives

Best Of Houzz 2014 Award

Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users

Reveals Top-Rated Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals

Hickory Hills, Il, February 4, 2014 – Michael Buss Architects, Ltd of Hickory Hills, Il has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 25-year old full Service Architectural firm was chosen by the more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2013. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 16 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 230 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2014” badge on their profiles, showing the Houzz community their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.  

Testimonial Andrea and Ken, Lagrange, Il

As we walk around our house, we can see the things we wanted in a floorplan - the kitchen island, the extra door into the laundry room - but we can also see where Mike helped us come up with something better than what we originally wanted - the breakfast nook, the master bath. We also look at our hallways and remember him looking at some floorplans we found on the Internet and explaining what features would make the house more expensive to build. From the very start, he had it in mind to draw the best house for our budget.   
Andrea and Ken, Lagrange, Il

Thank you Andrea and Ken,  it was great working with you and your parents on their home next door!. MB

It's A Wonderful Life

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Porch Hampton Style

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Porch Michael Buss Architect style

a cozy front porch, a spot ot tea, family, friends,........priceless

What are the different styles of homes?

Here is the question. What are the different styles of homes?




Are all Victorians in the Queen Anne style (painted ladies)?
No, sometimes it is easier to view Victorians as high style (lots of detail)

or low style or low style (simple details)?

Bungalows, now what is a bungalow - A Chicago bungalow versus a California bungalow?

Colonials this style brings many different images to mind.

Every client I meet views the style of these buildings differently. So until a common vernacular is established, and I have an understanding of what they are thinking I can’t really begin mbussarchitects.com

Testimonial Maggy and John, Downers Grove, Il

...His style of exploring what we wanted, what our needs were, and what ideas we had was impressive. As we talked he sketched out our ideas, asked more questions……

His firm does not just draw plans for houses; they bring you through a process, a process of designing your dream home. It is a gift that Michael has; to listen, understand, and interpret what his clients want. His work is outstanding.

Maggy and John, Downers Grove, Il

Bubble Diagrams...

During the time we spent discussing various styles I was creating sketches. Bubble diagrams to be more accurate. Bubble diagrams show the relationship of the rooms. The kitchen needs access to the dining room, and we need a powder room on the first floor. Simple bubbles. Two of the diagrams sparked interest, and I ended the meeting with client homework. Their homework is to think about the diagrams, decide what they like or dislike about each one. We will discuss them at our next meeting.