sustainability Archives - Colorado Builder Magazine

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.

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

The right tree in the right place can help homeowners reduce energy costs. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor

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

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

Clients will appreciate resilient design when fire and flood threaten their homes. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the managing editor of