Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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Hickory Hills, IL, 60457
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Michael Buss Architects, Ltd
MBA, Ltd opened its doors in 1988 and our design expertise extends to custom residential homes, additions and renovations, multifamily and professional offices. MBA, Ltd. has an innovative team of dedicated people. Every member of our firm is involved in the success of your project. Each day brings new and creative design ideas to our clients. Energy efficient and sustainable designs are incorporated into each project. Our efforts to fulfill and exceed your expectations by providing innovative creative designs and quality professional service is what sets us apart.
Michael Buss, ALA, NCARB is a licensed architect. While attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Michael had the honor of studying with renowned architect Botond Bognar and Dr. Michael Kim, whom he credits with inspiring the designer and builder within him. Along with his design talents he has a diversified construction background that includes carpentry, roofing and the family concrete business. All of these experiences have provided Michael with a unique insight into the construction industry.
From BuildZoom: Michael Buss Architects, Ltd, Hickory Hills, IL (Owned by: Suzanne Buss) holds a Architect license and 6 other licenses according to the Colorado license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Michael Buss Architects, Ltd, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Building Permits by Michael Buss Architects, Ltd
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New residential
Valuation:
$270,000
Permit #:
21-1-059
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Storage and office space on ground level masonry building hardware store create wall opening between 6832 and 6834 s western for existing business
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
100575878
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new single family home and detached garage. ***********this permit will be voided if the wrecking permit is not obtained within thirty days from the issuing date of this permit************
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100444106
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New one story detached two dwelling units rectory annex building with two attached garages in between the units accessory to existing church building as per plans
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100476567
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of single family home with attached garage and driveway
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
100625735
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New office and restrooms for existing auto body shop per plans(conditional permit subject to field inspections.)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100569343
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #100384407 new exterior wall over existing foundation as per plan
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100416443
Status:
complete
Fee:
$907
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
House demolition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21-2-060
Status:
N/A
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new framed addition (26'x33') to existing single family residence. work to include mechanical elect plumbing and carpentry. conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100195377
Status:
complete
Fee:
$470
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adding new wood deck 22ft 3in x 13ft to the rear of the house as per plan
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
100253780
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new 2 story single family brick veneer residence with basement and attached 2 car garage as per approved plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100222250
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,054
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect new 2 story brick single family residence as per plans (certified corrections - conditional permit subject to field inspection)
Valuation:
$340,000
Permit #:
100184915
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,962
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story brick veneer and siding single family residence. conditional permit subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
100104258
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,919
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect 2-story single family residence with basement brick vaneer building with 2 car detached garage as per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100195886
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,435
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect 3-story new masonry building with residential on 2nd and third floor. as per plans
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
100103633
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,927
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect 2-story single family residence with basement brick veneer with 2 car detached garage as per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100195889
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect new two story single famaly residence with detached two car garage as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100142096
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,405
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove old wooden balconies and installation of new steel constructed balconies. sames size and location as original
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
100210596
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #100178823. reconfigure second floor to addition one additional bedroom per arch plans
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
100417157
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect new single family residence with a detached garage as per plan
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100118107
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,665
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 401465 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
| Date Issued | 11-01-2025 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Michael Buss Architects, Ltd at the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations.
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License Not Verified
| License # | A7340 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2025. Check the current license status of Michael Buss Architects, Ltd with the Oklahoma Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers
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License Not Verified
| License # | 001014036 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2024. Check the current license status of Michael Buss Architects, Ltd with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a architect in Illinois.
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License Not Verified
| License # | ARC.00401465 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2017. Check the current license status of Michael Buss Architects, Ltd with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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Inactive License
| License # | CR-11258 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 11-04-2025 |
- According to the local license board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CR0000011 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
- According to the County of Dupage Contractor Registration Information, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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BuildZoom Score
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Michael Buss Architects, Ltd has worked on 30 permitted projects.
Michael Buss Architects, Ltd Employees
JE
Juan Esquivel
MB
Michael Buss
MB
Michael P. Buss
SB
Sue Buss
SB
Suzanne Buss
Owner