The Right Way to Use Compact Flourescent Bulbs in Outdoor Fixtures
Hi, Lisa. I’ve been using compact fluorescent bulbs in my outdoor lights, but they don’t look right. They take a
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Off Grid Home Trends
Now completed, the Schuler Residence in Lake George is a log home that is completely off grid due to it’s
PV Systems for Home and Business
Most people are probably familiar with photo-voltaic (PV) systems. You see them on plenty of houses and also large arrays on the ground near
Harvesting Rainwater in Colorado – Can it be Done?
I recently had a conversation about water usage and rights in Colorado. For years we have known that the water
Solar Hot Water Radiant Heat
I was recently asked about heating a home with a radiant floor heating system that utilized solar hot water. This
New Architectural Design – “Off-Grid Living”
The new age of futuristic living is just around the corner. Technology is ever growing, making the idea of robots,
New Cost Effective Ideas for Daylighting at NREL
We toured the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Research Support Facility, and were able to see a number of design solutions
Phase Change Materials
Anyone who lives in the Denver area is familiar with the large difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Designing a
Waiter, There is a Fly in My Concrete!
The concrete that is used today typically consists of five materials; air, Portland cement, gravel and crushed stone, sand, and
Innovative New Modules Bring LED’s Closer to Widespread Use
The recent LIGHTFair International (LFI) in Las Vegas, the world’s largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show, reported record breaking attendance
Basics of LEED Green Associate
When the LEED system arrived on the scene a number of years ago it was really quite simple to attain
Passive Solar Window Package – A Case Study
Recently, one of our single family home clients asked me to review two window quotes they received, one from Windsor
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