Boulder County’s BuildSmart Regulations are designed to promote the goals that have been defined by the Colorado Climate Action Plan, as well as our local Sustainable Energy Plan. As part of the BuildSmart program, in 2012, a regulation was passed stating that net zero energy was a requirement for all new homes over 8,000 square […]
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If you’ve ever had any doubt about the way that our environment affects our overall health and well-being, Harvard University has all the data you need to become a believer. Researcher’s from Harvard’s Center for Health and the Global Environment carried out a controlled study wherein the mental performance of its participants was measured as […]
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You certainly don’t have to be an architect to appreciate stunning design. Experiencing the world through its manmade infrastructure is a powerful experience, full of visual stimuli that will leave you breathless for months after your vacation has ended. If you’re planning an escape, consider making it a design-centric getaway. There’s so much to be […]
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It has been an incredible year since our merger in 2015. Our team grew, we expanded our office, our projects have been fun and challenging and our clients have kept us inspired all year long. We’re excited to see where 2016 takes us, especially since we have lots of new projects coming up (we can’t […]
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When it comes to the use of color, Pantone is the undisputed authority for every profession from web design to interior design. Each year, their color specialists give us a detailed overview of which hues we can expect to see trending in the home and interiors marketplace over the next twelve months, and we design […]
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Smart building techniques have always been focused on two primary objectives. First and foremost, smart design is all about sustainability. As the world continues to embrace the importance of eco-friendly architecture and construction practices, technology becomes progressively more focused on facilitating a greater level of sustainability in our structures. The second purpose for smart design […]
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[fusion_text] After 14 months of submissions, revisions and two public hearings, we’re excited to announce that our proposed renovation to a 1951 historic residence was approved last month by the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) and the Boulder County Commissioners. Tucked in the hillside near Chautauqua Park, sits a two-story, Usonian style home that is just […]
Green construction techniques are evolving on a daily basis. With all of the leaps we’ve taken to move ahead in this industry, we’re still at the edge of what is truly possible. What we are seeing today is just a little taste of what may very well be perfected in 2016. The theme that we […]
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We conducted our final walk-through of our Net-Zero Family Farm in Boulder last week and we’re happy to announce it’s move-in ready. The happy owners are settling in just in time for Thanksgiving. This 8,000 square-foot home produce 22 percent more energy than it uses. With a HERS rating of -22, it’s one of the lowest in Boulder County. The […]
Since 2005, Singapore has been on the cutting edge of building environmentally responsible homes and structures. In their Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA) first edition of the Green Building Masterplan, they attempted to encourage industry leaders to adopt greener building standards in their existing and future buildings through establishing the BCA Green Mark scheme, a […]
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