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Topic “Go Green”

All buildings have an impact on the environment. From the pollution generated while manufacturing the materials to the environmental impacts of the building's construction, a large toll can be taken long before the building even opens. The building's energy use AFTER is also a huge energy drain, of course, which means there are many different stages of pollution and degradation. "Green building" means minimizing the environmental effects of building, and the technique requires the integration of environmental values into the decision-making process during design, construction, and beyond. Show off your eco-friendly construction here and make everyone turn GREEN with envy!

Reclaimed Beams

I found this huge timber at The Lumber Guy in Denver, saving about 40% off retail! The client wanted exposed beams and he got it. I must say, this design took a lot longer to implement that I'd hoped, but I was happy with the end product and so was the client!

Location

2525 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
United States
40° 0' 56.5164" N, 105° 15' 39.7404" W

100% Recycled/Reclaimed Building

Made by LEED entirely from re-used building materials. That's what it's all about!

Location

5023 W. 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
United States
39° 54' 51.3144" N, 105° 3' 3.24" W

Home Vines

Our friend's place has these awesome vines growing all along their wall! They want to cover their entire house eventually... cool huh?

Location

5023 W. 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
United States
39° 54' 51.3144" N, 105° 3' 3.24" W

Dream home...

Covered in solar panels, made of stone, bamboo and wood and surrounded by nature? Sign me up!

Location

5023 W. 120th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
United States
39° 54' 51.3144" N, 105° 3' 3.24" W