We are looking forward to the official start of the holiday season, or Victorian Holidays, here in Breckenridge with the Lighting of Breckenridge. We love this time of year when Breckenridge is turned into what Summit Concierge calls a “holiday postcard, complete with wreaths, garland, and lights galore.”

The fun begins at noon for some ornament painting at Ready, Paint, Fire on North Main Street followed by FREE hot cocoa, cookies and caroling at Subway. Then the real party begins with the arrival of Santa Claus at 5pm in his horse-drawn carriage, he left the reindeers at home to rest up for the big day. Santa will lead the procession to Blue River Plaza for the lighting of Town Tree. Santa will stay around for a bit to take some photos with the little ones. Hope to see you there!

Courtesy of Summit Scene

It has been a pretty snowy week here in Breckenridge. The slopes opened last week and we have received close to 55 inches of fresh powder, 20 inches of that within the last 24 hours. The T-Bar also opened today; the lift’s earliest opening ever.

Below are some photos that we saw on Breckenridge Ski Resorts Facebook Fan Page. We hope you enjoy your weekend on the slopes!

Courtesy of Breckenrige Ski Resort

Courtesy of Breckenrige Ski Resort

The attendees of the International Code Council’s (ICC) final action hearings held in Charlotte, North Carolina last month unanimously approved a package of revisions to the commercial section of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).  The changes states that “new and renovated buildings constructed in jurisdictions that follow the 2012 IECC will use 30 percent less energy than those built to current standards.”

The proposal was submitted jointly by New Building Institute (NBI), The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and is largely based on NBI’s Core Performance protocol.

To learn more about the changes please visit Energycodes.gov.

For some a mountain retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado is a dream come true. At Trilogy Partners, we can turn your dream into a reality. We can build you a vacation home in the Rocky Mountains that will become the perfect retreat for your family and friends.

Colorado is home to some of the greatest ski resorts in the world and summertime here is just as exciting.  Take a look at some of our beautifully designed  mountain retreats.

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Trilogy Partners

For more information please visit us online at TrilogyBuilds.com or give us a call us at 970-453-2230.

So fellow Breckenridge residents tomorrow, November 12^th, is opening day of the 2010/2011 ski season. In its 49^th season, the Breckenridge Ski Resort is debuting some great new features and attractions such as the new Gold Runner Coaster, One Ski Hill Place and a 22-foot Olympic-sized halfpipe.

Those of us living and working in Breckenridge know of the benefits of this great ski town, but to all of you who have never been to Breck make sure you stop by this ski season. There is fresh powder on the ground so get ready to ski!

Courtesy of Breckenridge.com

The exterior of South Parks’ Trey Parker home that we rebuilt in Kauai, Hawaii is just as extraordinary on the outside as it is indoors. Featuring a miniature golf course,  a tranquil lanai setting and an outdoor rock tub this home is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Takes a look at the photos below.

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We were excited to head down to the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i for our second project with South Park’s Trey Parker last year. Kaua’i, the Garden Isle, is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. The setting was a lot different than the home we created for him in Steamboat. The scenery was dominated by lush gardens and the beautiful Wailua River.

Take a look at some of the interior shots of this Hawaiian home below.

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Trilogy Partners

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Make sure you come back later in the week to see the exterior of this remarkable home.

British architecture might be undergoing a major change with Prince Charles’s foundation, The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment, taking on a more advisory role in future development projects. Since the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) had its funding cut recently, the Prince’s Foundation is considering stepping into the role left vacant and that means possibly influencing the architectural planning committee. Many fear the Prince’s favorite traditional style architects would soon win bids on future landmark developments.

Paul Finch, chairman of CABE, said “”Stylistic preferences will make it more difficult for certain building types to win planning approval.”

Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the world's first and only tilting bridge, and was designed by Gifford and Partners with Wilkinson Eyre.

What do you think of the monarchy getting involved on such a level that can change the United Kingdom’s skyline?

The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) latest Home Design Trends survey shows that Americans are showing more concern with affordability and energy efficiency when building their homes. At Trilogy Partners we have been designing and building sustainable homes for our clients in the Rocky Mountain region for a number of years. We build homes using green building techniques and innovative technology.

The AIA Design Home Trends Survey also noticed an interest from homeowners in the area of recycled materials, energy management systems, solar applications, back-up power generators and geothermal systems for cooling and heating. Our recent Zero Net Energy home, which was the first constructed in Breckenridge, Colorado, allowed us to utilize green design techniques to build a more sustainable home for our client. As a full service design and build team we are able to build a home the way in which it was envisioned, from start to finish.

“A sustainable home not only nourishes the planet, it nourishes the soul.”– Trilogy Partners

Courtesy of American Institute of Architects

For more information on our Zero Net Energy Home visit us online at TrilogyBuilds.com or give us a call us at 970-453-2230.

The people of Haiti are suffering yet another blow this week. It was reported by CNN that “Chaos reigned north of Haiti’s capital Friday as hospitals overflowed with people rushing to get help from a fast-moving cholera outbreak that has killed at least 138 people.” Cholera, caused by a bacterial infection of the intestine, can occur from drinking water or eating food contaminated with the infected bacteria. Without proper treatment those experiencing symptoms can die within hours. As earlier mentioned, 138 people died in the 48 hours after the first reported case and another 1,526 people have become infected. “This outbreak is likely to get much larger, given our experience with cholera in the past,” said Dr. Jon K. Andrus, deputy director of the Pan American Health Organization.

The Haiti Orphan Rescue Program (HORP) needs your help now more than ever. It is becoming increasingly important to build adequate permanent shelter for Haitian orphaned and abandoned children. By providing proper shelter we can help eliminate the conditions in which an outbreak can spread.

Visit HORP to learn more about this worthy cause and to contribute through programs like the “Adopt an Orphanage” and “HORP Ambassadors.”