development professionals

Frances Kao

Frances Kao, the developer, is a principal of PH2 Square LLC. She develops, designs, and builds universal design and community-enhancing housing. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology and design, this type of housing is intended to provide beautiful, dignified, sustainable housing solutions for all ages and income levels. One of her universal design projects was featured in Chicago Magazine. In addition to 5691 N Ridge, she is currently also developing a multi-unit affordable mixed-use building on the near south side.

Nancy Picard, Ph.D.

Nancy is a highly knowledgeable individual who teams up with Frances to enhance the quality of homes. She's not your typical consultant; in fact, she's a psychologist, which means she has a deep understanding of how people think and feel. Nancy uses her expertise to design homes that are not only environmentally friendly but also incredibly welcoming. Together with Frances, she contributes to the fundamental aspects of house planning, such as room layouts and the exterior aesthetics. They also make sure there are spacious balconies where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors.

But Nancy's human factors knowledge is complemented by her down-to-earth approach to helping people have fun together. She's a tech-savvy expert who collaborates with architects and developers to utilize cutting-edge technology in making homes eco-friendly.