Company Profile


Recognized as the ultimate, award winning, sustainable architecture + construction management practice of Chicagoland and beyond, SmartHaus + Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd was born from the passion to create inspiring and responsible design at a level that makes it affordable to anyone interested.  SmartHaus projects are designed to be healthy and maximize energy efficiency while incorporating quality design and construction with the most up to date building science combined with environmentally responsible choices.


The idea to develop this philosophy into practice is the culmination of over 30 years of research and development by award-winning architect Michael Kollman.  As an advocate and educator for smarter ways to design, build and live, he is passionate about his work to make thoughtful, sustainable design affordable.  SmartHaus + Wexler/Kollman specialize in sustainable projects including single family homes, historic preservation and commercial projects of all types and sizes.