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Discover Colorado Style®
Our furniture is distinctive and crafted by skilled artisans inspired by furnishings in the finest homes in Europe
and America.
This magnificent Crotch Mahogany bed with bronze accents illustrates our
approach to furniture craftsmanship and exceptional styling. We feature a large selection of one-of-a-kind and limited production beds that are sure to make a dramatic impression.
This walnut and brass engraved cabinet utilizes old world techniques to
achieve a superior quality construction and finish. Large carved brass corbels embellish the sides which are framed in walnut. By mixing mediums, such as exotic woods and elegant metals we have created a unique
collection that will enhance any living space. This is one of many outstanding buffets and sideboards found in our showrooms.
Stunning scale and parquetry distinguish this 18th century English style center table
appropriate for a great entry or dining room. The metal has been painstakingly distressed to contribute to its elegant appearance resembling a fine antique.
Whether the desired effect is formal or something a bit more casual, Colorado Style’s® goal has always
been to provide the best craftsmanship with the greatest attention to detail. Enjoy our unique collections that offer distinctive sophistication and comfort.
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ON THE COVER :For his own home, architectRichard Carr dreamed up afamily terrace with a modernfire feature and outdoorkitchen, perfect for enjoyingthree seasons of the year.PHOTOGRAPHY BYPETER VALLI.
44 New Shade of GreenA Boulder-area “solar bungalow”combines historic architectural elements with environmentalbuilding practices for a unique approach to eco-living.
52 Fresh Start—New EnergyAn extensive and eco-friendly renovation turns a dated house into a welcoming vacation retreatfor three generations of oneextended family.
60 Modern LifeTake a peek inside the home ofAspen architect Richard Carr, who designed his own space tomarry green technology with easy family living.
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21 Blast from the Past If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing. (Or so we thought.)Flip back to old issues of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles and seethe most outrageous examples of designs that featured too much of a good thing.
25 The Goods: UpcycledBe amazed at these beautiful new uses for old things (like gorgeous pillows made of clothing and a light fixturemade of old door hardware).
33 The LatestA cool book that showcases the latest in prefabricated style;a service that will help you de-clutter your home and takethe legwork out of recycling old items; a green flooringcompany that’s taken up headquarters in Denver; and aranch that makes it easy to get away green.
37 The Green [TECH] GuideYou’re wanting to add energy-efficient technology to your home, but the overwhelming amount of options isgiving you cold feet. Before you give up (or buy it all), peruse this guide to the pros and cons of green technologyfor homes—and homeowners.
71 Real Estate Watch: Boulder The Boulder real estate scene has proven all but bulletproof.These days, seller activity is the only thing keeping thehousing market down.
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TYPICALLY, I USE THIS SPACE
to give you a little insight into
what you’ll find in our issue
and what we were thinking
when we dreamed up the sto-
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But this time, I’m going to
break from tradition and give
you a taste of what we do
when we’re not creating the
pages you see here.
We’re online. And you should
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inspiring, we want to share it
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well worth another look) and anything else we find interesting. And you’ll
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Plus, don’t miss the chance to get to know our staff—a fun group, I
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Chapter’s spring event at the Phipps Mansion in Denver. Come at 6:00
for cocktail and hors d’oeuvres, and then enjoy a presentation by New
York architect Gil Schafer, who will speak about why a classical home
is still a great place to live. For more info and tickets ($15), call Gail
Breece at (303) 355-2460, ext. 201.
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B las t f rom the Past
HERE AT CH&L, we try not to
take ourselves too seriously.
And we like to think we can
learn from—and poke gentle
fun at—where we’ve been.
That’s why all year, we’ll un-
earth treasures from the
CH&L archives. We’ll bring
you rooms that show how far
Colorado design has come,
snippets from stories that we
hope make you chuckle and
cover images that will give
you an idea of CH&L style
from the early days.
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pages will elicit a few laughs,
they’ll also prove what we learn
issue after issue—that good
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plenty of design decisions. Take the cover story from our July/August 1983 issue:We called it “The Great Indoors,” but it was really a not-so-cleverly veiledattempt to bring the jungle to the Rockies. And another story (featured above)from the same issue proves that accessorizing with lots of shiny things is probablynot the way to go. (Go ahead. Count the brass accessories. We found 25.) Finally, the glowing pink dining room from May/June 1987 leaves us speechless(but humming the Pepto Bismol jingle).
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UPcycledTHE IDEA OF TAKING OLD MATERIALSand giving them new life is hardly novel; designers,architects and creative homeowners have long been preserving and “upgrading” old items to add beauty and history to their homes (while perhaps saving some money). Now, of course, upcycling has gotten a boost in popularity from the green movement.Thankfully, plenty of Colorado shops, showrooms and artists have taken this trend and made it beautiful. Take a look.
QUEEN CHAIRThis vintage chair gets a second life, thanks to customdyed wool and wool appliquéflowers. The visionaries atDenver boutique 5 Green Boxesstripped the chair down to itsbare bones and rebuilt it intothis whimsical throne. $1,200.5 Green Boxes, Denver, (303) 777-2331,5greenboxes.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN CRABB
DOOR PLATE PENDANT LIGHTCreated by a company calledCake Vintage Table & Home(it just sounds fun, doesn’tit?), this 16-inch pendant lightis made from salvaged doorplates. $450. Also available in12- and 8-inch sizes.
GARDEN MARKET FLATWAREGive your herb garden atouch of whimsy with thesecharming flatware herb markers, made by Coloradoartisan Jane Willis of Bennett.Willis flattens and thenstamps old silverware tocreate one-of-a-kind pieces.$8 each.Both available at Old Glory Antiques, Littleton,(303) 798-4212,oldgloryantiquesinc.com
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FLOWER PILLOWSEvergreen artist NinaSampsel makes these fun,textural pillows from wellworn clothes, onion bags,scouring pads and otherinteresting materials. $79-129. Show of Hands, Denver,(303) 399-0201,showofhandsdenver.com
RECLAIMED AND PAINTED WOODORGANIZER Boulder artist CarrieBaines creates functionalart from switchplates,tables and small woodobjects. Her techniqueinvolves wood burningand oil painting, and wethink she’s got it justabout perfect. $30 and up.Willow, An Artisans’Market, Littleton,(303) 730-8521,willowartisansmarket.com
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19TH-CENTURY ANTIQUE PLANTER Give your garden a bit of French flair with this lovely antique planter bench from Paris. To the trade: $5,500.Phoebe Marsh, Denver Design District, (303) 282-8600,phoebemarsh.com
MEMORIES OF A CEBU MIRRORGunnison artist Beth Marcue created this one-of-a-kind mirrorfrom parts of an oak chair, tartletpans, bottle caps, beads, mangojuice tins, cigar labels, galvanizedmetal, tin, copper, old gardenwire—the list is long, and theresult is a showstopping piecefor any space. $425 plus shipping and handling. Available from the artist at (970) 641-3345 or bethmarcue.com
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J U S T R E L E A S E D : Prefabulous + Sustainable (Abrams)THERE WAS A TIME WHEN “PREFAB” MEANT “NOT SO FAB, ACTUALLY,”
but those days are behind us. Today, prefabricated homes—built in a factory and
assembled on-site—can be as beautiful as their conven-
tional counterparts. The added bonuses, of course, are
that prefab homes often cost less, are more energy effi-
cient and take less time to build.
So says the cleverly titled Prefabulous + Sustainable by
Sheri Koones, available in bookstores now. The book fea-
tures prefab homes from across the U.S. and Canada that
make Koones’ case quite compellingly. These homes range
in style—you’ll find Cape Cods, farmhouses, bungalows
and ranches, among others—and the variety suggests that
there’s a prefab style to suit any homeowner’s fancy.
Case in point: the two homes from Colorado that are
featured in the book. The first is a “house of straw” in
Leadville, designed by Brian Fuentes of Fuentes Design
and built by Jon Rovick Construction, Inc. The house is a
riff on an old mining shack and gets its name from the
walls, which were crafted of 23-inch thick compressed
hay bales. The log timbers were harvested from dead
trees in a burnt forest and then prefabricated into the
frame at a Breckenridge building yard.
The second Colorado home belongs to Brad
Tomecek, principal of Studio H:T in Boulder. An infill proj-
ect in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, the home is
modular (built of prefabricated units that are transport-
ed to the site and assembled). The modules arrived with
windows and doors installed, along with interior finishes
such as bamboo floors, bath and kitchen cabinets, and
some lighting and plumbing fixtures. From start to finish,
the home took five months to complete.
If you’ve been considering a prefab home, check out these projects and
dozens more featured in Prefabulous + Sustainable for the perfect dose of inspi-
ration—and a convincing reminder that a beautiful aesthetic and eco-friendly
design can (and should) go hand-in-hand. Available wherever books are sold.
Each month, CH&L editors bring you the events, art exhibitions, hot-off-the-press books and other exciting news we think you should know.
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Green and Clean.IF IT’S TIME TO DE-CLUTTERyour home, office or garage, you mightconsider calling Gone for Good, aLittleton-based company that picks upunwanted items to sell, recycle or reuse.For a fee—ranging from $75 to $450,depending on how much stuff you wantto be rid of—Gone for Good will sendout a team to pick up all of yourunwanted items, from sofas and tablesto worn-down electronics. (You don’thave to lift a finger.) Items worth sellingare displayed in the Gone for Goodstore in Littleton for 30 days; home-owners get 30 percent of any profits iftheir items sell. After the 30 days,unsold goods are donated to a charity ofyour choice. Items not worth selling aredeconstructed and recycled. To getmore info, visit goneforgoodstore.com.
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You’ll be…floored.ECOTIMBER, ONE OF THE NATION’S FIRST VENDORS OF CERTIFIED
sustainable wood, recently pulled up its California roots and planted its
headquarters in Denver. This is
good news for local industry:
EcoTimber sells more than 24
varieties of hardwood and near-
ly 20 kinds of bamboo—and all
of its flooring products are
made from woods certified by
the Forest Stewardship Council,
the nonprofit entity that gives a
seal of approval to commercial
forests that meet strict environ-
mental guidelines. To find an
EcoTimber dealer near you, visit
ecotimber.com.
WE JUST LOVE THIS PLACE.IT’S NO SECRET THAT DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH in Tabernash is one ofColorado’s most fabulous—and eco-friendly—destinations. With more than 6,000acres of protected wilderness, the Ranch is a haven for anyone who wants to recon-nect with Mother Nature. The Ranch gets high points for its eco-friendly practices,which include building with reclaimed and recycled materials, offering natural in-room toiletries to guests, using a geothermal radiant heating system and servinglocally grown meat and produce at its (delectable) restaurants.
For the weekend of May 21-23, take advantage of the Ranch’s “Spring Forward”package, which includes two nights’ lodging in the main lodge, daily meditation andyoga classes, continental breakfasts, a Saturday nutrition session, a cooking class andlunch with Executive Chef Ken Ohlinger, and two spa treatments. Price is $595 perperson, inclusive. Call 1-800-933-4339 or visit devilsthumbranch.com to reserve.
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If a little green is good, then a lot of green is better, right? Yes, if you’re talking about vegetables or
stoplights or money. But when it comes to eco-friendly technology for your home, you’ll want to
choose wisely based on your goals, home, budget and lifestyle. Lucky for you, we’ve done the
legwork for you. Use this guide to determine what’s right for you in your quest to green your home.
Technoph i l e
DOWNSIDE: PV systems can nodoubt be cost-prohibitive. Evenwith the help of tax credits andincentives, the payback for the costof installing the system is often 15to 20 years. Then there’s the factthat solar panels make an aestheticstatement; some green-lovers mightembrace the look of the technologyattached to their residence, otherswill think it’s an eyesore.
BUYER BEWARE: Using a simplecost-payoff analysis to determine if aPV system is right for you is far fromfoolproof. Think about it: $10 todaywon’t mean the same thing as $10 in2030 as fuel prices rise. Neiger rec-ommends a life-cycle cost analysis,
which plugs in a handful of esti-mates—such as predictions for fuel-price escalation and inflation—topaint a more realistic picture of howlong it will take for the upgrade tostart paying you back. Hire a homeenergy rater who knows how to runthe analysis and can help you weighthe factors.
GREAT FOR: Homeowners whohave improved their home’s insu-lation and use an efficient heatingsystem that runs on natural gas oroil. (If you have a smaller demandfor electricity, a smaller system cando the job.) Homes that receivedirect sunlight from 9 am to 3 pmmake the strongest candidates.
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MOST GREEN GURUS WOULD AGREE that when itcomes to home conservation efforts, it’s best to start small: swap out incan-descent bulbs for compact fluorescents; beef up the insulation in your attic;upgrade to low-flow shower heads and Energy Star appliances; find airleaks and seal them.
So says residential energy analyst David Neiger, founder of Boulder-based energy consulting firm Populus Sustainable Design Consulting, whohelps homeowners determine the specific ways they can improve theirhome’s thermal envelope and save on energy. But if you’ve already tight-ened up your home and checked some of the small green improvementsoff your list, then maybe one of these large-scale, long-term greenapproaches to reducing your home’s environmental impact is right for you.
THE BASICS: Photovoltaic systems use an array of solar-cell-filled modules,which you’ve seen on rooftops and garages, to directly convert sunlight intoelectricity. PV systems can power up anything—from your TV and kitchenappliances to the lights—that normally pulls energy from the power grid.
UPSIDE: You’re tapping into a renewable energy source (the sun) in-stead of depending on a power plant run by finite fuels, which makesfor a smaller environmental impact. To cut the large front-end cost ofa system, typically $20,000 to $35,000, generous tax credits and re-bates are available. (Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program rebates asubstantial portion of up-front costs. Visit energystar.gov/taxcreditsor xcelenergy.com/solar for more information.) And as the cost ofelectricity goes up, so will the financial return of your PV system. Withmodern PV systems lasting 25 years or more, chances are good you’llsave money in the long run.
Worried about being left in the dark by breakdowns or cloudydays? Don’t be. Most PV systems are still tied to the grid, allowing youto tap back in when the sun doesn’t come out—and as an addedbonus, you can feed any power you don’t use back into the grid.
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UPSIDE: This is a great way to getyour feet wet. No doubt it’s a smartidea to automate when you wantyour heat to run, and it only costs$20 to $40 more than a convention-al thermostat. Program it for lowertemperatures at night and when youleave for work without having toremember to turn down the ther-mostat each morning and night—one more (easy) step toward agreener lifestyle.
DOWNSIDE: Savings aren’t as-tronomical. The Energy Starwebsite suggests that whenused properly, a programmablethermostat can save you about$180 a year in energy costs. (Callit a no-brainer, but if you don’tprogram the thermostat, youwon’t save a buck.) Effectivenessis limited with heat pumps(which work best at a steady,moderate temperature setting)and radiant-heat flooring (whichchanges temperature slowly).
GREAT FOR: Homeowners andfamilies with a routine schedule.And those who don’t mindpicking up the instructionmanual to take on some basicprogramming.
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geothermal heat pumpsTHE BASICS: A heat pump that’s run by electricity and attached to wellsdrilled 100 to 300 feet into the earth draws heat from the ground (forwarming your home during the winter) and transfers heat back to theground (for cooling during the summer). The constant temperature ofthe earth is the exchange medium rather than the unstable outside air.
UPSIDE: Again, you’re tapping into a naturally renewable and envi-ronmentally sound resource—stable heat that’s stored in the earth.Geothermal systems can last up to 30 years, and they’re “very, veryefficient at heating,” Neiger says. (The EPA ranks them among the most efficient heating and cooling technologies on the planet, estimating a 30 to 40 percent savings on utility bills. Visit energystar.gov to see which systems make the Energy Star list andto uncover tax credit facts.)
Plus, they’re quiet—operating at the hum of a domestic refriger-ator. You’ll also be able to enjoy peace of mind that you’re not atrisk of carbon monoxide or natural gas leaking into your home.
DOWNSIDE: Though the cost of equipment (around $7,500 to$12,000 for a moderately sized home) is not much different than thatof a high-efficiency furnace and air conditioner, be prepared for steepinstallation costs (from $10,000 to $30,000 or more, depending onthe type of system and the terrain). “The most expensive part is get-ting to the ground source and having to put all the piping in the yard,”Neiger explains. The fact that some systems provide heating, coolingand hot water might soften the punch of the price tag for some.
Also, if you’re making the upgrade from a gas-powered furnace to ageothermal system, make sure you consider the fact that the cost of elec-tricity is currently three times more expensive per equivalent unit ofenergy than natural gas (and you must use electricity to run the pump).Just be sure you do the math first, or hire a pro to do a life-cycle costanalysis, before assuming that a geothermal system will put lots ofmoney back into the bank.
GREAT FOR: Homeowners who also want to take the solar-panelplunge. Neiger explains why: “When we’re trying to help people get toa net zero [carbon footprint], getting something like a heat pump is agreat move, but then we also need solar panels to supply the electricity.Otherwise, they’re not going to get to that zero with the heat pump,because all that energy [to run the pump] is coming from a powerplant that’s releasing carbon dioxide.”
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THE BASICS: Turn on the hot water, and your sup-ply is heated on the spot through a gas- or electric-powered heat exchanger, then sent to you at thesource (instead of being pulled from a continuouslyheated reservoir, as is the case with a conventionalstorage-tank model). Shut off the hot water, andthe system powers down.
UPSIDE: Tankless heaters are more efficientthan a standard storage-tank water heater be-cause the system only heats up water whenthere’s a demand. (You don’t have hot watersitting in a storage tank all day losing energythrough the tank walls. And you won’t wastewater while waiting for it to heat up—not to betaken lightly in Colorado’s dry climate.)
DOWNSIDE: Because the demand for hot watercomes in spurts, it requires a large electric currentor surge of gas fuel to heat the water instantly—which might require the addition of specialwiring and circuit breakers (for electric-poweredheaters) or larger-diameter pipes and flue (forgas-powered). Anticipate more maintenance;tankless units are more prone to mechanicalbreakdown than their storage-tank counterparts.
BUYER BEWARE: Neiger points out that home-owners could install a tankless system and see theirutility bill go up. Why? Before they upgraded,when the finite 40-gallon supply of hot water ranout, cold water urged them out of the shower.“When you upgrade your equipment but don’tchange your behavior, you’re probably not goingto save all that much,” Neiger says, so be aware ofhow much water you use.
GREAT FOR: Homeowners who have the disci-pline to be thrifty in their use of water.
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THE BASICS: Hot water flows through pipes embedded in a con-crete slab beneath your floor, and heat is delivered underfoot(instead of through forced air).
UPSIDE: With radiant-heat flooring, heat is distributed overa large surface area, so you can keep your system severaldegrees lower than a forced-air system and still feel thesame warmth. Because it works by warming up the surfacesaround you—as opposed to kicking out hot, dry air—yourskin (and lungs) will thank you. And the feel of warmth un-derfoot is hard to match for comfort. “If you have a radiantslab that’s well insulated, it’s not necessarily any more effi-cient than having a forced air system,” Neiger says. “It’s re-ally a comfort question.” Also, you won’t have to listen to thenoise of a forced-air system turning on and off.
DOWNSIDE: Integrate a radiant-heat system into your currenthouse, and you could be in store for a tricky retrofit project.Plus, radiant-floor heat systems can easily cost $10,000. (Somepros would argue that it’s better to invest that money intoimproving your home’s thermal envelope: Why spend more ona new heating system if the heat’s going to seep out anyway?)
Also, with new-construction homes that are super-insulated,you might encounter some drawbacks. For example, because ofthe tight seal of these homes, radiant-heat flooring will heat thehouse comfortably with the thermostat set to just a few degreesabove the air temperature—but a concrete slab at that tempmight feel cool underfoot.
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A Boulder-area “solar bungalow”
combines historic architectural elements
with environmental building practices
for a unique approach to eco-living.
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NEWShadeof Green
B Y M I S T Y M I L I O T O R E A G I N
P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y E M I L Y M I N T O N R E D F I E L D
WHEN MANY OF US THINK ABOUT “GREEN” HOMES,we imagine über-contemporary architecture, replete with horizontal lines,minimalist décor and an open floorplan. But the truth is that eco-friendlydesign/build strategies apply to all kinds of architectural styles. Case inpoint: a Craftsman-inspired bungalow in the Boulder area that blends tra-ditional elements with eco-friendly practices and a whimsical art collec-tion for a result that’s far from typical.
In early 2004, the home’s original owner approached Boulder-basedBarrett Studio Architects to design a custom-built, urban-infill project ina historic neighborhood. According to architect David Barrett, principaland owner of the company, it was important to unify the home’s exterior
Traditional architectural elements
and walnut flooring provide the
perfect backdrop for the home-
owners’ contemporary furnishings
and large art collection in this
“solar bungalow.” The living room
features a combination of styles—
from the antique American furni-
ture and folk art to the Barcelona
chairs and contemporary rug—for
a fresh, clean look.
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aesthetic with the historic bunga-lows and Victorian homes of theneighborhood. “It’s a more tradi-tional home than we normallydesign, but we feel strongly thatthings should have a sense of fit,” hesays. “Instead of the open-planhouse that we often design, this is aseries of interlocking rooms withlarge, cased openings betweenthem. It communicates from room-to-room really nicely, but there isstill [a defined] dining room, livingroom, kitchen and office.”
Stationing a livable-sized homeon a difficult, steep lot with poorsoil—all while adhering to the city’sstrict ordinances regarding heightand solar shadow allowances—posed a bit of a challenge. As aresult, the architectural teamdesigned the home with a footprintof only 950 square feet with a mainlevel above ground and a finishedbasement below.
“It looks small from the street,but it does have a significantamount of area to it,” says SamNishek, principal at Barrett StudioArchitects. “By making a smallenvelope, and [adding as manysouth-facing windows] as we couldfor solar gain, while still shad-ing those windows, we were ableto minimize the energy use and
(left) A 1930s French club chair
pairs nicely with painted furniture
from New England and interesting
artwork—such as a cast-iron hand
from the Oddfellows Lodge move-
ment—in the main-floor library.
(right) The dining room features
classic symmetry accentuated by
well-placed late-19th- and early-
20th-century American shooting
gallery targets and a round, glass-
topped table with tree-trunk base.
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still have a house that fit in a historic neighborhood,” he says. “It’s not acompletely modern house, nor a faithful reproduction of something fromthe ’20s; it lives between [the two sensibilities].”
By using passive-solar strategies, the architects were able to design ahome where form and function successfully converge. For example, acurved balcony above the main-level porch serves as an iconic architecturalelement while shading the south-facing windows in the summer andallowing the rays from the low winter sun to enter the windows below inthe cold months. Additionally, each room in the house has windows on atleast two sides for cross-ventilation and natural daylighting.
The architects also integrated an array of 16 photovoltaic panels on thedetached garage for active solar gain. According to Nishek, the 2.5-kilowattsystem produces up to 350 kilowatt-hours per month–or about half of thehome’s energy needs throughout the year. “It allows us to collect solarenergy [while maintaining] the traditional roof forms of the main house,”Barrett adds.
The current homeowners, who purchased the bungalow in 2008, orig-inally were looking for a contemporary home. However, once they enteredthe foyer of this warm and comfortable space, they realized that the tradi-tional interior actually would showcase their furnishings and large folk artcollection better than a contemporary home could. The homeowners thenturned to Ryan Batch, studio proprietor at San Francisco-based DesignWithin Reach’s Boulder store, for help with the interior design.
Batch worked within the space to develop cohesion between the tradi-tional architecture and the couple’s collection of antique furniture, folk artand more modern pieces. For example, tray ceilings, heavy molding, plan-tation shutters and wood floors in the living room pair nicely with modernBarcelona chairs, a contemporary rug, antique New England furniture andturn-of-the-century objets d’arts. Batch also helped the homeownerschoose contemporary light fixtures for a pulled-together look. “The homefits them,” he says. “The old things speak for themselves, and mixing inmodern elements keeps the home simple and clean.”
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The kitchen exhibits
contemporary styling with
clean-lined cabinets from IKEA,
energy-efficient stainless steel
appliances and painted walls
overlaid with plexiglass.
The old things SPEAK FOR
T H E M S E LV E S,and m ix ing i nmodern elementskeeps the homesimple and clean.
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Built-in bookshelves and
detailed molding in the base-
ment provide contrast against
the modern Wassily chairs and
colorful folk art, which includes
antique shooting gallery targets.
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DESIGN DETAILS
Architect BARRETT STUDIO ARCHITECTS
(303) 449-1141
Interior Design RYAN BATCH
DESIGN WITHIN REACH
(720) 564-1234
General Contractor CHRIS DORAN
BOULDER BUILT HOMES
(303) 641-3504
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This combination of old and new–both in the interiordesign and in the green architecture–shows that it’s possi-ble to incorporate eco-friendly building practices in anystyle home. “You don’t have to build an energy laboratoryto be a responsible steward,” Barrett says. “You can goabout it in these more constrained, frugal ways.”
(above) Barrett
Studio Architects
designed the master
bedroom with
large, south-facing
windows for
maximum solar gain.
(left) Contemporary
light fixtures and
cabinets, intricate
tile work and an
artfully designed
bathtub by Philippe
Starck lend sophisti-
cation to the master
bathroom.
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BY NANCY RICHMAN MILLIGAN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN PORTER
THE OWNERS OF THIS ASPEN HOMEpresented their design/construction team witha tall order: update and remodel a tired 1980shouse; improve the floor plan; use environmen-tally friendly and energy-efficient products.And one more thing: make the 4,000-square-foot vacation home work for three siblings(who jointly own the home) and their families.
“Our charge was to pull the generationstogether and come up with a finished productthey were all happy with,” says design and con-struction consultant Noelle Hernandez. “Wehad to consider everyone’s different tastes,function, durability, maintenance and sensitivityto the environment.”
(right) The exterior of the home was spruced up with
a new roof, improved drainage system and landscap-
ing that helps the house flow from inside to outside.
The addition of a waterfall brings the sound of water
close to home.
(opposite) A new front door with moveable side-
lights allows more light into the entry, which was
reconfigured after a staircase was moved. The entry
now draws people into the great room, which is
anchored by the stack-stone fireplace and a cozy
chenille-and-leather furniture grouping designed to
fit a big family. The mantel is made from a recycled
wood beam. Designer Noelle Hernandez created
spaces to highlight the owners’ art collection.
Fresh Start New
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EnergyAn extensive and eco-friendly
renovation turns a dated house
into a welcoming vacation
retreat for three generations
of one extended family.
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Hernandez was introduced tothe owners by construction super-visor Don Stuber of StructuralAssociates Building Contractors,who had worked with the familybefore. “We all presented ideas andwish lists,” Stuber says. “The wholeprocess was pretty organic. It justevolved.” Hernandez attributes theeasy collaboration to the homeown-ers’ cooperative spirit: “Everyonewas willing to do what was best forthe group.”
Stuber began the modernizationprocess by bringing everything upto current building code. “This wasnot just a cosmetic job,” says Stuber,who had to gut the house down tothe studs to replace the mechanicalsystems. He introduced highly effi-cient hot water baseboard heating;installed new plumbing, wiring andlow-voltage light fixtures; upgrad-ed the electrical service; and rein-sulated the house. “We had thehouse thermally imaged to detectleaks, and then we super-insulatedand sealed it for better energy effi-ciency,” he says.
Meanwhile, Hernandez workedon resolving the layout problems.“My biggest challenge was what todo with the staircase that over-whelmed the entry. It wrappedaround the wall and became the
The great room flows comfortably from
living to dining areas and from indoors
to outdoors. New dark wood trim on the
expansive windows frames the outdoor
scenery and adds definition to the room.
The custom walnut dining table com-
fortably seats 16, and bright green
leather dining chairs are a durable
choice for family living. The hammered
steel-and-glass chandelier was custom-
made to fit the room.
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focal point. You walked in the house and didn’t know whereto go,” she says. Hernandez relocated the staircase awayfrom the entry and added a much-needed mudroom under-neath. Now the improved entryway flows right into thegreat room, allowing the large gathering space to be thefocus of the main level.
Another area of contention was the kitchen, which waschopped up and isolated. “We took out a wall and complete-ly opened it up so everyone could come in,” says Hernandez,who set up the kitchen for multiple cooks and entertaining.She wisely placed the pantry and refrigerators outside of themain cooking area so the youngest generation, which rangesfrom toddlers to teens, can come in for a snack without get-ting in the way. Likewise, there is a second sink and bar areathat opens into the great room for ease in entertaining.
With the basic kitchen design in place, Hernandezworked with cabinet designer Tiffany Hoagland of GenesisInnovations to fine-tune the bamboo and glass-fronted
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The opened-up kitchen features efficient areas for clean up, cooking and serving. Two refrigera-
tors, the pantry and a second sink near the entrance are easy to access without venturing into
the cooks’ domain. The entire renovation was planned with green elements whenever possible.
The kitchen features recycled quartz countertops and glass tile, sustainable bamboo cabinets
and efficient Energy Star appliances.
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cabinets. The custom shop matched thegrain of the bamboo on the full overlay,frameless doors. “We used the same sheetof veneer so the vertical grain continuesseamlessly from the door to the drawer,”Hoagland says.
Genesis provided the same attention todetail for the architectural woodworkingthroughout the house—the new front door,all interior doors, window and door casings,baseboards and window shade covers. “Wefocused on the design and durability, andlooked for ways to enhance functionality,”says Bertram Schwaderlapp of Genesis. Allproducts from the custom business, located in Loveland, areshipped pre-finished. “We finish the wood here under con-trolled conditions that produce a better end product, protect theenvironment and save time on the construction site.”
With several clients to please, Hernandez created a cohe-sive interior design scheme that took in all their preferences
and made the house feel like home. Thecolor palette includes rich woods: light-colored oak floors, chocolate bamboocabinets and dark wood trim that definesthe windows. She selected a lot of sooth-ing greens, with different undertones andbrighter pops of color for accents. “Weused a mix of textures—wire-brushedwoods, plush fabrics, paint with sand in it,glass and stone—to create a cozy environ-ment,” Hernandez says. The furnishingshave simple lines and durable fabrics tohandle kids and crowds.
“One of the things that strikes meevery time I go into this house is how the fit and the finishreally work and stand out. There is such richness and depthin the choices of materials and colors,” Stuber says. “I build alot of houses, but there is something special about this one.It works for three generations and will keep working as thefamily grows.”
The master bathroom is very clean and
modern, with English sycamore cabinets,
glass tiles in the shower and backsplashes,
and heated limestone floors. Custom van-
ities float above the new, efficient hot
water baseboard heating system. “The
idea of the master bedroom (opposite) is
to have a tranquil space to escape to,”
says designer Noelle Hernandez. She
selected soothing colors—the walls are
painted gray with undertones of green
and blue. The clean-lined furniture has a
modern flair, and the bedding is durable,
washable cotton. Hidden window shades
pull down for privacy and warmth.
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DESIGN DETAILS
Interior DesignNOELLE HERNANDEZ
NCH Design LLC(970) 379-5401
ConstructionDON STUBER
Structural Associates (970) 945-0147
Architectural WoodworkBERTRAM SCHWADERLAPP
Genesis Innovations(888) 635-2500
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This private patio off the master bedroom is one of several outdoor living areas. The deck
wraps around the house and includes inviting features such as a hot tub and fire pit.
Take a peek inside the home of this Aspen architect, who designed his own space
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to marry green technology with easy family l iving.
BY MINDY PANTIEL
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER VALLI
ASK ARCHITECT RICH CARRto talk about his design heroes andhe doesn’t hesitate to cite LeCorbusier and Mies Van der Rohe,two pioneering giants of the mod-ern architecture movement. “I wastrained as a modernist,” says Carr, aCornell University graduate whohas been building residences in theRoaring Fork Valley for more thantwo decades. “But as my career pro-gressed, I became more attached tothe materials associated withColorado and using the textures ofthe mountains in a reinvented way.”
Carr’s own home serves as testi-mony to his evolving architecturalsensibilities. Located on a cul-de-sac in a neighborhood populatedwith primary residences—a rarityin second-home ski meccas likeAspen, the 4,200-square-foothouse Carr shares with his wife andtwo young children marries a mod-ern open floor plan with a low-maintenance exterior palette thatpays homage to its surroundings.
Thanks to its southern location,
the family terrace gets used three
seasons out of the year. A custom
fire feature clad in corten steel
serves as a modern campfire, and
the kitchen is contained in a stuc-
co, glass and metal box with a
door that provides convenient
access to the grill.
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According to Carr, a principal atCCY Architects in Basalt, thestained Douglas fir timbers, pig-mented stucco and rusted cortensteel siding—a nod to Aspen’s min-ing town heritage—were also select-ed “for their warmth and patina.”
Determined to create a contem-porary family place that engagedthe neighborhood and the land-scape—“My work is as much aboutoutdoor spaces as it is about theindoor ones,” Carr says—the houseis all about “durability, entertainingand family function.” A series ofstone pavers point to the coveredporch entry where the concretefloor flows through the living roomand out to the backyard; here, theterrace is a critical extension of theoverall living space.
(above) A steel canopy supported by
Douglas fir timbers provides shelter for
the main entry located on the north-
facing side of the house. A low dry-
stack wall composed of “Chief Cliff”
stone from Montana’s Bitterroot Range
helps delineate an outdoor room on
the front side of the house.
(right) A custom American walnut door
locally crafted by Tim Whalen of Basalt
serves as entry to the living room,
where a wrap-around leather sofa pro-
vides seating. A metal-framed bridge
with a glass floor towers above from
from the second level.
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(clockwise, from top left) For their
own version of “custom,” the
owners cut the legs off of two
dining room tables to create a
coffee table more in keeping with
the scale of the living room. An
area rug warms the concrete
floors, and the fireplace hearth is
Absolute Black Indian granite.
Italian granite atop the island and
Absolute Black Indian granite
around the sink complement the
clean-lined kitchen. The back-
splash is brushed stainless steel.
The dining room faces the street,
but a corner bay window directs
the eye away from the neighbor-
hood and toward the landscape.
In the powder room, a wall of
handmade glass tiles serves as a
backdrop for a custom ramp sink
fashioned from colored concrete.
Weather permitting, the three-panel operable glass pocket-doorthat retracts into the living roomwall is always left open. “Kids goripping through here on theirscooters all the time,” say Carr, whoadmits their home is a popular localgathering spot. “It’s not unusual forus to have three or four familiesover for dinner on a Friday night,”he adds.
It’s during such gatherings thatthe living room, with its 20-footceilings, and the adjacent kitchentake center stage. In the mainroom, groupings of oversizedleather and upholstered pieces bal-ance a soaring fireplace with a rust-ed corten steel surround. Hiddenpanels open to reveal an integratedtelevision screen. “I tried to down-play the television and focus on themantel and the hearth,” Carr says.In lieu of fake logs, a bed of crystalsprovides a backdrop for the fire-place flames.
Topping the living room is aroofline that tilts skyward creatingopenings for windows high abovethe living space. “The design allowsthe interiors to lift to the views andlight without looking at the sur-rounding houses,” Carr says. Heemployed a similar idea over thesouth-facing master bedroom suite.“The sill height of the bedroomwindows is selectively placed atabout four-and-a-half feet, so yousee tree tops and Aspen Mountaininstead of the neighbors.”
Custom walnut cabinets line thekitchen, a model of efficiency thatfeatures a concealed fridge, freezer
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drawers and four appliance garages for stowing toasters, coffee makers andsuch. “The room is entirely open to the rest of the house and is designedso that everything can be put away in its place,” says the architect.
Carr’s commitment to the environment drove the inclusion of a laun-dry list of green features including high levels of insulation, extra thickdrywall, high-quality windows, a 10-kilowatt photovoltaic system and a30-foot-long, seven-foot-high solar-thermal tube system that providesheat and hot water. Located on the upper level roof deck, the vertical tubescreate a sculptural element while doubling as a high-tech privacy fence.“Sustainability was an integral part of the design,” Carr says. “Right nowwe produce almost as much energy as we use. We haven’t quite reached netzero, but that’s our goal.”
DESIGN DETAILS
Architect RICH CARR
CCY Architects(970) 927-4925
BuilderCHRIS PASSERO
Heritage Builders(970) 927-4105
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(left) In the master bathroom,
flooring is limestone tile and the
free-standing tub is surrounded by
Jerusalem Gold wall tile. High windows
provide privacy while allowing a
glimpse of blue sky and treetops.
(top) Solid Ipe wood forms the deck
for the roof terrace, where synthetic
wicker furnishings were selected for
their ability to withstand the elements.
(above) A wood ceiling warms the
master bedroom, as does the custom
blackened steel and integral
color-pigmented plaster fireplace.
ATTENTION CYCLISTS
INTRODUCING COLORADO’S GREAT NEW CYCLING EVENT
Father’s DaySunday, June 20, 2010
Starts & Finishes at INVESCO Fieldat Mile High Stadium
Whether you are an avid cyclist or like to get out with friends and family
to enjoy Colorado’s beauty on your bicycle, we have the ride for you. An-nouncing the brand new,
one-of-a-kind, Denver Century Bike Ride.
RIDE FEATURES
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The Denver Century Ride will benefit the following local charities:
Memories in the Making® MIM
The Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making® art program offers participants a creative means of expression through painting with watercolors. The art created is auctioned during this very special evening to help fund education counseling, support groups and a 24-Hour Helpline for the 72,000 families in Colorado living with Alzheimer’s disease.
15TH ANNUAL ART AUCTIONThursday, June 10 | Invesco Field at Mile High
For tickets or sponsorship information visit Alz.org/co or call 800-272-3900
SPONSORED BY
AMONG THE HILLS BY MILLY DOYLE
newthis year
185 Juried Artists
Culinary Demo Tent
Art Demo Tent
Festival Art Auction
Childrens Art Alley
Musical Entertainment
After Hours Events A non profi t organization, the CBAF
enhances community life with art education and outreach programs throughout the year and
by providing artists and art organizations fi nancial assistance through our annual grant cycle.
community outreach
38TH ANNUALCRESTED BUTTE ARTS FESTIVAL
saturday
july 31sunday
august 1
visual · performing · culinary arts
Peter Karner · Ceramics
The CBAF incorporatest h e c u l i n a r y a r t s i n2010 with a variety ofgastronomic indulgences.Join us for a very special
kick off dinner featuring5 of Colorado’s hottest chefs, FIVE™ (www.denverfi ve.com) and enjoy 5 courses and 5 phenomenal wines on Friday, July 31th. The culinary arts permeate the festivalwith unique seminars like “The Art of the Martini” and “BBQ, Bourbon & Beer” plus FREE chef demonstrations and tastings in our state of the art outdoor kitchen,complete with Viking appliances and equipment.
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Tate Hamilton · Painting
Larry Fielder · Mixed Media
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Rea l Es ta te Watch
BY CHERYL MEYERS
WE’VE ALL HEARD THE JOKES ABOUT BOULDER EXISTINGin its own impractical bubble; even the New York Times has piled on, running a2008 feature in its travel magazine that dubbed the city, “Twenty-FiveSquare Miles Surrounded by Reality.” Boulder, with its reputation for sveltetrust-funders and über-liberal politics, has always been a little different fromthe rest of the state.
But whether or not you buy the bubble theory about Boulder’s people andpolitics, it’s hard to deny the town’s bulletproof housing market. When theeconomic downturn sent the nation’s property values into a tailspin last year,Boulder remained relatively unscathed: housing prices dipped a measly 56-hundredths-of-a-percent, says Mike Moger, President of the Boulder AreaReal Estate Association and broker associate at Wright Kingdom Real Estate.And that was the first time property values had decreased in 32 years.
Chalk that up to Boulder’s unique location, says Lou Barnes, mortgagebanker with Premier Mortgage Group and longtime Boulder resident. “Wehave 50,000 acres of open space surrounding our city,” he says. “The great-est enemy to durable home prices is sub-dividable land. Without that extraland [to develop], we haven’t had a cycle of overbuilding since the 1970s.”
What Housing Bubble?
Seller activity is the only thing keeping the Boulder market down.
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THE PELOTON
Completion Date: Spring 2009 (for Phase 1; deferred com-
pletion for Phase 2)
Location: on Arapahoe between 30th Street and Foothills
Parkway, east of downtown
Details: A two-phase, 380-unit condominium project featur-
ing 1-2 bedroom units and lofts; a 6,000-square-foot fitness
center, game room and rooftop pool (with Flatirons views,
fire pit and barbecue); plus balconies or patios for each unit.
Price: $229,000–$569,000 ($2 million for the penthouse)
More Info: thepeloton.com
NORTHFIELD COMMONS
Completion Date: Ongoing
Location: between Kalmia Avenue and Palo Parkway in
northeast Boulder
Details: A 22-acre, 190-unit master-planned community proj-
ect, featuring single-family homes, duplexes, row houses,
townhomes and condominiums (75 percent complete); vary-
ing architectural styles (Craftsman to contemporary);
Energy-Star rated; pedestrian-friendly, with access to the
Four Mile Creek and Wonderland Creek hiking and biking
trails; and adjacent to the Pleasant View soccer fields.
Price: $154,000–$799,000
More Info: northfieldcommonsboulder.com
THE WALNUT
Completion Date: Summer 2009
Location: on the corner of Walnut Street and 17th Street in
downtown Boulder
Details: 34 condominium units, ranging from 850–4,200
square feet; brownstone, loft and penthouse layouts, built
around a private courtyard; vaulted ceilings and high-end fin-
ishes; within walking distance of the Pearl Street Mall and
Boulder Farmers’ Market.
Price: $515,000–$3.49 million
More Info: thewalnutboulder.com
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Barnes also points to government jobs. Between the University ofColorado and two large government agencies (the National Center forAtmospheric Research and the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration), many Boulderites enjoy relative job stability. As a result,unemployment is at six percent—a far better scenario than the 10-percentaverage in the rest of the country. Boulder’s famous disposable incomes arestill relatively intact.
What’s more, Boulder’s housing inventory reached a 10-year low in2009, falling by 40 percent, says Barnes. Which is where the bad newscomes in: because of this inventory loss, transactions were down by 34 per-cent. People simply haven’t been selling.
So what happened? “Today’s immobility in [Boulder’s] housing markethas more to do with psychological perceptions than true economic dis-tress,” says Barnes. “We have a city of aging baby boomers and overly edu-cated people.” Boulderites listen to the experts: they became cautiousabout buying or selling real estate because newspapers were telling themto, Barnes says. Moger agrees: “It’s not that the market is depressed; it’sthat the sellers haven’t come back yet. I have several buyers today lookingfor a single-family home in the $400,000-$700,000 range, and there justaren’t any houses for them.” 78
Today, the products in highest demand in the Boulder housing marketare mid-range single-family homes ($400,000-$700,000) and condo-miniums ($200,000-$500,000). Anything over those prices is stagnantprimarily because of the difficulty in securing jumbo loans, says Barnes. It’sthe same reason that mixed-use condo projects and multi-million dollarhomes on the unincorporated land in east Boulder County have fallen off.
There’s no telling when sellers will get the ball rolling again in Boulder, butBarnes predicts the recovery will happen “before the rest of the country.”
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This five bedroom, five bathroom, six-car garage home provides both comfort and elegance. The high-end retreat sits on an expansive lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, backing to large mature trees and a pond. Quality finishes include a slate stone entry, hand-carved newel posts and an open floor plan. The amazing kitchen offers slab granite, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, Sub-Zero freezer drawers, two dishwashers, a six-burner Wolf range and island.
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This three bedroom, three bathroom home combines French antique architectural features, hardwood floors, fireplace, updated kitchen and open living and dining room spaces for today’s lifestyles. The lower level rooms provide flexibility with a guest suite or media room, third bathroom, laundry area and storage areas. Enjoy walking to restaurants, museums, the zoo, playgrounds and many unique shops.
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PERRY PARK RANCHLARKSPUR Offered at $150,000
This approximately one-acre lot, with paved roads and utilities including public water and sewer, is ready to build. A 100-foot shear rock wall sits along the rear of the property line. A greenway between the rear property line and the rock wall is approximately one-half acre. The lot boasts beautiful east-facing views of Dawson Butte and city lights at night.
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This wonderful home boasts a kitchen with slab granite countertops, stainless appliances, a five-burner cooktop and a convection oven. The master suite has a beautiful five-piece bathroom and dual closets. The main-level, open floor plan is terrific for entertaining. The great room opens to a lovely covered patio and landscaped yard that requires little maintenance. Located only two blocks from Cherry Creek State Park.
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10 thingsyou should know
About Milestones in Green Building,Architecture andDesign
—Sally Stich
IN THE BEGINNING. Though environmental awareness bubbled up
into the nation’s public consciousness in the 1970s (most students
of the era date it back to the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970), the
green movement in this country can be traced back to the Anasazi
Indians; they built homes out of native materials and used solar
energy as a means of cutting down on wood usage in the winter.
CRISIS AND CONSCIENCE. The contemporary green movement
grew out of the collision of two important trends: the back-to-the-
earth sensibilities of the 1960s and the oil crisis of the 1970s.
TWENTY YEARS LATER. The American Institute of Architects
formed its Committee on the Environment in 1989. Three years
later, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy launched the Energy Star program, which
sets standards for energy-efficient appliances and other consumer
products. Computers and monitors were the first to receive the
Energy Star label; today, whole buildings can win Energy Star
approval.
PAINT ME GREEN. In 1992, Glidden Company introduced the
Spread 2000 series, the first generation of zero-VOC flat coatings.
Problems cropped up, however, which led to more research, and by
1995 when they rolled out their Lifemaster 2000 line, other compa-
nies (such as Benjamin Moore) had entered the marketplace.
THE PREZ GOES ENVIRONMENTAL. The same year the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) was founded (1993), the green-building
movement got a major boost from President Clinton when the
White House underwent an energy-efficient renovation. The
President’s goal: set an example and encourage homebuilders and
homeowners to adopt the same environmentally conscious changes
in their own homes.
LOW FLOW. In 1995, the National Energy Policy Act (HR 776)
went into effect, mandating that all new toilets use no more than
1.6 gallons of water when flushed. (In the 1950s, toilets used seven
or more gallons per flush.)
LEED LEADS. The LEED program (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) was launched under the auspices of the
USGBC in 1998. Eleven years later, the LEED program certified its
20,000th project.
BACK TO THE FUTURE. In recent years, three of the best-ever
“green” materials for the home have become popular again, says
Annette Stelmack, owner of Louisville-based environmental con-
sulting group Inspirit-llc and a member of the USGBC faculty—but
they date back so far, no one remembers their provenance. “Cork
floors were introduced in the early 1900s and were beloved by
Frank Lloyd Wright,” she says. “Wool carpets, rugs and textiles date
back to whenever sheep started grazing on this earth. And earthen-
based plaster is as old as man’s existence.” All are renewable.
GREEN PAYS. A 2007 report by the EPA and Energy Star revealed
that homes with Energy Star products reduce energy consumption
by 30 percent, an average savings of $600 per homes each year.
RETROFITTING AN ICON. One of the most iconic buildings in the
U.S. went green in 2009, when Phase One of the Empire State
Building’s energy-efficient retrofit was completed. The goal:
reduce carbon emissions and save on operating costs. Tourists
need not worry. The building has the same pre-war charm, but
changes in heating/cooling, lighting and space arrangement
promise a 28-percent energy reduction—or a savings of
$4.4 million a year in operating costs.
Judy Moody with Denis Hayes, head of Environmental Teach-In, Inc., the Washington
organization coordinating activities for Earth Day, April 22, 1970.
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