Green Building Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

Denver's new green roof ordinance could increase green space in the city by up to 3.5 million square feet by 2050. (Photo: JF123, Dreamstime)

Denver passes new green roof ordinance

Denver City Council unanimously passed a green roof ordinance to replace the November 2017 initiative approved by voters.

Take advantage of marketing, offsite construction and zero-energy training sessions next month.

A tour of solar homes, plus education and networking opportunities on housing law and construction finance

A tour of solar homes, plus education and networking opportunities on housing law and construction finance

Solar and LEED educational events, networking opportunities, plus, an appreciation event from CRG

Get buyers on board by showing them monthly savings.

The LEED program is recognized as a standard for green buildings, but it presents some challenges for builders.

Certified green homes may sell quicker and for more money.

Certified green homes may sell quicker and for more money.

Green building helps homes like this one from Thrive's Panacea line stand out to buyers. (Photo: Thrive Home Builders)

Dedicated green builders are, for now, smaller firms, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

Fundraising, networking and educational events from Home Builders Foundation and others

Panelists at Rocky Mountain Green in Denver discuss the benefits of phase change materials.

Builders have been moving away from using thermal mass to store heat for a long time.

Net-zero water strategies aim to offset occupants' water usage.

Green builders’ effort to minimize the impact their buildings have on the environment must include strategies to use water efficiently.