sustainability Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

Reclaimed wood is a popular trend among homebuyers. (Photo: Francesca Tosolini, Unsplash)

3 ways to make home designs more sustainable

Home developers and architects know that there are always trends encouraging homeowners to sway one way or another on features.

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

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.