Getting active about passive solar
It’s time to talk about a technology that has been around since the origins of man. Actually, it predates man
Category: LEED
Sustainable Communities Should Consider Car Sharing
It’s not a new idea, but it’s an idea whose time has come. In our urban environments, it is getting
Historic Preservation and Sustainability – One Strategy Contributing to Both Goals
Dean and I had a very interesting meeting with the Heritage Resources Program Leader for the Rocky Mountain Region of
Top Ten Ways to Reduce Energy Demand in a Net Zero Building
A Net Zero Building (NZB) is simply a building with a zero net annual energy consumption from the grid. While
Passive Solar Cooling – Solar Chimneys & Cool Tower
Passive solar cooling may seem like an oxymoron to many. After all, the sun is hot and we’ve learned that
PV Systems and Net Metering
A great benefit to have a PV system in Colorado is net-metering. Since most modern meters can accurately record electricity flows in
Green Roofs – Extensive
I recently wrote about intensive green roofs. On the other side of the green roof coin is the extensive green
Double Skin Façade
Most buildings that we see are single skin. In low rise structures the outside will be stucco, siding, some type
Save Energy on Lighting With Dimmer Switches and Incandescent Bulbs
Out here in the west, we take our energy conservation pretty seriously. Energy reduction in lighting is something we’re ALL
Control Contaminants During Construction Mechanical & Plumbing
During construction it is important to verify that your contractor is protecting your mechanical and plumbing system from contaminants. Not
When Should You Contact an Architect? What Phases of Your Project Can an Architect Help With?
There is a common conception that the architect is the person you contact when you need plans for your project.
Top 10 “Alternative” Construction Methods
There is a lot of conventional wisdom out there about what is “typical” for building construction practices. While the collective experience of
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