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The Six Components of Successful Daylighting(0)
There seems to be a popular misconception that the use of natural light involves large expanses of southern facing windows. I can’t count how many places I have been where the entire south facing window wall has the blinds constantly drawn or unsightly tinting film on the glazing. From conversations it is easy to determine [...]
Full Story»Grants Available for Green Affordable Housing
While helping a client explore the matrix of options for a potential Green Affordable Housing development, I came across two different grant sources that specifically support Green Affordable Housing efforts:
The first grant is “The Affordable Housing Initiative” offered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) through a grant from the Home Depot Foundation and is [...]
Erosion Control (BMP) Best Management Practices
Erosion Control measures have come a long way… especially in Colorado. In fact, most jurisdictions have devoted entire sections of their land development code to address erosion and sedimentation control. Erosion control can vary from simple measures such as silt fencing (used as a temporary barrier to control [...]
Patel Residence Foundation Poured in Parker, Colorado
The foundation was poured last week for the Patel residence in Parker, Colorado. The site happens to be the last buildable lot in the Clarke Farms subdivision.Most of the neighboring residences were built at the same time and only a few lots with individual owners were not developed.
In the photographs you can see the form [...]
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