Trilogy Explains: What are Geothermal Heat Exchanges
05.16.2013
As prices of heating oil, propane, and electricity continue to rise, even more commercial business and residential owners, municipalities and schools are changing to geothermal ground source heating and cooling to create a more sustainable design in their buildings. Geothermal heat exchange systems use only a third of the energy required for propane or fuel and produce […]
The Importance of Choosing a SCBA Member Like Trilogy
05.05.2013
When looking into a company within the Summit County area that’s reputable and can manage your construction work at a high standard, you will need some clear indicators. That’s why choosing a member from the Summit County Builders Association can provide you with the quality you need in getting the job done. One such member is […]
Trilogy’s Mike Rath Plans Big Year for the SCBA
05.03.2013
Mike Rath is a member of the Trilogy Team and the president of the Summit County Builders Association (SCBA). He is now bringing the same dedication and commitment to the SCBA that he has brought to Trilogy Partners. As a non-profit organization, SCBA is committed to maintaining an effective networking forum and progressive education regarding […]
Trilogy Plans Exciting Year After Being Named 2012 Builder of the Year
05.01.2013
Trilogy Partners is a leader in the design and building industry in Summit County, and has proven unswerving dedication to the community in successful, sustainable living since 1998. Our efforts have led us to another Builder of the Year award from the Summit County Builders Association for 2012. This is our second such award including […]
Trilogy Looks Back: Revisiting Calecho
04.29.2013
Today, we will review one of our luxury homes that truly reminds us of times gone by. Calecho, in Breckenridge, Colorado, is an eye-catching three-story home with a distinct and rustic style that embraces the history of Colorado mining. The home was converted from a mining structure built by an English miner early in the 20th century […]
Trilogy Examines Grid-Aware Appliances for Green Homes
04.27.2013
Grid-smart appliances are the future in sustainable design and efficiency. They are able to monitor and measure your electrical use in an effort to save on costs and manage the stress on the local energy grid. This will work well if your house is on the grid exclusively or if you use solar panels to lower […]
Trilogy Partners Gains Inspiration from Historic Architecture
04.25.2013
Here at Trilogy Partners, we believe that each historical architectural style has something to teach. This week, we’ve been inspired by the upcoming Great Gatsby film to talk about Long Island homes of the past. Here are some of the features of these residences that inspire us: Solid materials. The Westbury House, pictured below, has a […]
Tips from Trilogy: 5 Reasons to Build with Structural Insulated Panels
03.19.2013
A SIP – Structural Insulated Panel – is a building component sandwich. It’s an energy efficient foam core laminated between two layers of wood sheathing, faced with drywall, fiberboard, metal, and even plastic. Well-designed and manufactured SIPS will make a house more energy-efficient, stronger, tighter, and more comfortable. There are some other appealing virtues to […]
Trilogy on Style: Reclaimed Wood Adds Unique Style to Home
03.17.2013
We are always searching for unique ways to incorporate green design into our homes, and using reclaimed scaffolding wood for the home’s structure or in its interior design scheme is one way to accomplish this. An excellent example of a home that benefited from the use of reclaimed wood is ‘Casa Box‘, which is a […]
