About Us



A collaboration of professionals, the NextHaus team is united by our High Design/Low Carbon™ approach. We provide the highest quality design and building services based on our commitment to creative design, technical excellence and attention to detail. We are guided by the idea that architectural design excellence need not be sacrificed for principles of sustainability. Rather, sustainable design expands the possibilities for innovative architectural forms, construction methods and use of materials.

Recognized as Chicago’s premier award winning sustainable architectural practice, Kipnis Architecture + Planning (KAP) was founded in 1993 and is based in Evanston, Illinois and Boulder, Colorado. A national leader in the philosophy of ‘High Design/Low Carbon™, KAP has a particular expertise is the architectural integration of passive solar and bioclimatic design.

Established in 1978, Berliant Builders specializes in a broad array of high-end contracting and carpentry services, including residential remodeling, renovation, remediation, structural repair, and new home construction. They provide expertise, vision, and value engineering to marry quality workmanship with fair and transparent pricing.

Hursthouse designs, builds, and maintains outdoor living spaces for discerning clients throughout the Chicago area. Their experience spans multiple areas, including native prairies and stormwater management.

Since 1996, Barrett’s has offered custom solutions in home automation, audio and video entertainment, lighting control, energy management, security, networking, and wellness. They design and install technology solutions that solve customer’s problems and enhance their lifestyles.

A residential interior design firm that creates unique and distinctive home designs characterized by comfortable furniture layouts, colorful, yet serene palettes, and respect for the architectural character of a home.

Founded in 2004, Lauren Coburn is a residential interior design firm that creates classic and distinctive interior architecture and design, customized for each client, and always preserving the architectural character of a home.

Our Partner Affiliates

GOLD AMBASSADOR

Personalized smart energy management and monitoring, all from inside your standard electrical panel.

GOLD AMBASSADOR

We’re the company building the most uncompromising windows and doors possible for clients with the highest expectations, a fact we’re proving one beautiful project at a time.

SILVER AMBASSADOR

Mobili Mobel offers contemporary furniture and accessories – products that inspire and excite us – and interior design services. Above all, Mobili Mobel seeks innovative form and function to make your lifestyle vision come alive.

SILVER AMBASSADOR

PAC-CLAD steel and aluminum roof and wall products are available in 45 standard colors that include a 30-year finish warranty. Most colors meet LEED and Energy Star requirements.

BRONZE AMBASSADORS

Earth Wind & Solar is Chicagoland’s leading renewable energy installer, specializing in solar electric, solar thermal, urban wind turbines and residential energy audits. We are proud to be a minority, female-owned business.

At Night Light Inc, we provide design-build landscape products and services that are the most efficient, well designed, simple, longest lasting and tailored to the specific needs, values and budgets of our clients.

Vectorworks supports that inspiration by guiding the exploration of discovery and finding creative solutions. We provide powerful tools to help designers capture ideas, nurture innovation, communicate effectively, and realize their vision.

Velux is the market leader in the manufacturing of skylight and roof windows. A passion for daylight, fresh air, and better living environments: it’s what started the company over 80 years ago, and it’s what drives Velux forward today.