Blueprints
Workshop8: Boulder architects' design net-zero housing project in El Paso
BOULDER — The architects at Workshop8 in Boulder pulled out all their green pens to win a design competition that resulted in the construction of the energy-efficient Paisano Green Community in El Paso, Texas.Paisano Green is the first net-zero, LEED platinum, affordable senior-housing project in the United States, according to those...
Homeowners itchin’ to spruce up kitchen
The kitchen is the heartbeat of a home, and real estate agents agree it’s the room that sells a house.As recession woes recede and homeowners become more willing to engage in large remodeling projects, more kitchens are receiving the spiff and polish they deserve.Based on a 2012 survey conducted by Remodeling Magazine, the average cost of...
Landscapes trend toward water efficiency
With the arrival of spring, many homeowners have begun turning their attention from inside the home to outside.Whether to revitalize a lackluster lawn, plant some veggies, or orchestrate a complete overhaul, local landscape-business owners predict that people likely will spend a significant amount of time and money on their yards and gardens this...
Builders make headway on energy-efficient homes
LONGMONT — New ideas and technology make creating a net-zero home or building — one that uses no more energy than it produces — increasingly possible.The key to success is rooted in assembling the right team from design through construction, using up-to-date information and aiming toward the highest standard possible.“We...
Guild accepting nominations for green-building awards
BOULDER — The nonprofit Colorado Green Building Guild is accepting nominations for its second annual Boulder Valley Green Building Awards.The selection committee will recognize interesting dynamic entries worthy of recognition for enlightenment, creativity and leadership, and will not be tied to rigorous data requirements.Finalists will be...
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Special Coverage
Municipalization
Utilities Watch -
Here is an archive of stories on the city of Boulder’s efforts to determine if it will form its own utility and part ways with it current power supplier Xcel Energy Inc. The stories were first published in the Boulder County Business Report.
