sustainability Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

Colorado is emerging as a leader in green homes. (Photo: Labemax, Dreamstime.com)

Colorado among top 5 states for green homes

Already a leader in green commercial building, Colorado is establishing itself as a place for green homes.

Trees can provide shade or wind break, reducing energy cost for homeowners. (Photo: Lawcain, Dreamstime)

The right tree in the right place can help homeowners reduce energy costs.

Larry and Mimi are careful to plant native flowers and shrubs that attract native species. (Photo: Wild By Design)

Sustainability is more than a buzzword, with many homeowners making design and purchase decisions based on their personal environmental impact.

Xeriscaping isn't the only way that outdoor trade contractors address environmental concerns. (Photo: AE Design)

Some builders’ clients may take a whole-home approach to sustainability, seeking help designing outdoor areas that are just as environmentally

Firewise, xeric designs give homeowners more resilient landscapes. (Photo: Ecoscape)

Clients will appreciate resilient design when fire and flood threaten their homes.