sustainability Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

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

Wildlife at home

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.